Regional Independents not allowed on Opposition benches for today, ceann comhairle rules, clearing way for election of taoiseach
This should clear the way for the election of Micheál Martin as taoiseach, a day later than planned.
The government and opposition are meeting early this morning in a bid to resolve the impasse which led to chaotic scenes of “shouting, roaring and bawling” in the Dáil chamber on a number of occasions.
The Dáil is scheduled to sit at 10:30am this morning in a bid to elect Micheál Martin as taoiseach before the new cabinet can be appointed.
The Irish Independent’s live blog has you covered for all news and views on the attempt to elect a government today.
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