Dáil resumes after multiple suspensions were called due to disorder

Key points

• A new taoiseach and cabinet will be ratified in the Dáil today
• Micheál Martin is expected to be approved by the Dáil this afternoon. He will then travel to Áras an Uachtaráin to receive his seal of office for the second time
• At about 7pm, the Dáil will vote to ratify the new cabinet and ministers
• The Government of the 34st Dáil will hold its first cabinet meeting in Áras an Uachtaráin at about 8.30pm
• All this comes amid growing controversy about the Regional Independents Group seeking opposition speaking time in the Dáil

4.15pm

The Dáil has resumed after multiple suspensions were called following widespread disorder.

The row concerning speaking time continues, and comes down to whether Independent TDs, who have agreed to support the incoming government, should be allowed to join opposition technical groups for the purposes of speaking time.

Several Sinn Féin representatives had objected to government parties receiving more speaking time in the order of…

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