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Dail suspended for a time after MacSharry/Healy-Rae row

Claire Mulcahy -
Dail suspended for a time after MacSharry/Healy-Rae row

The Dáil was suspended earlier after a row over speaking time.

Sligo Leitrim FF TD Marc McSharry took issue with Independent Michael Healy-Rae in the chamber.

The Dáil is trialing a new system where TDs need numbered cards in order to be allowed to speak on an issue.

Leas-Cheann Comhairle Donegal TD Pat The Cope Gallagher suspended the Dáil after this outburst earlier:

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Claire Mulcahy -