‘An absolute disgrace’ – Dáil suspended for the day amid chaotic scenes over speaking time row

Mr Martin says it is farcical that Michael Collins should characterise the issue as a threat to democracy.
“Eight minutes on a Tuesday? Eight minutes and our democracy is gone?” he laughs, arms outspread.
The Ceann Comhairle, amid interruptions, says: “You’re making a Holy Show of yourselves.”
Pearse Doherty leaps up to demand why the Government is breaking its word.
She adds mysteriously: “Misogyny was mentioned earlier. More interruptions.
It looks like the Dail will be suspended, amid mass shouting.
Senan Molony
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