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Local TD says opposition are not for moving on Dáil Speaking time

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Local TD says opposition are not for moving on Dáil Speaking time

The Dáil will reconvene this morning to elect a Taoiseach after chaotic scenes forced it to be suspended four times yesterday.

 

It's related to a row over opposition speaking time to a bunch of government-supporting Independents in the Regional Technical Group.

 

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There were explosive scenes in the Dail chamber with the Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy eventually suspending the Dáil for the fourth time until this morning.

 

If there is some common ground found, Micheal Martin will be elected Taoiseach today, and will appoint his Cabinet this afternoon.

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Speaking to Ocean FM News Sligo Leitrim Sinn Fein Deputy, Martin Kenny says yesterday showed the level of frustration all opposition Parties have in relation to the issue: