Harris calls for ‘decorum’ in Dáil as opposition weighs confidence vote on Ceann Comhairle

Disruption which led to the suspension of the Dáil was “regrettable, unseemly and unbecoming”, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said.

Opposition leaders are to meet on Wednesday morning after the Dáil was disrupted amid a row on speaking time changes.

The opposition party representatives are to discuss their response to the disorder in the the lower house of the Oireachtas.

There were chaotic scenes of shouting, interruptions and allegations of misogyny on Tuesday as weeks of tension over the speaking rights row boiled over during Leaders’ Questions.

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy fielded interruptions and tried to continue Dáil proceedings as opposition TDs took to their feet and objected to the Government’s proposals.

She declared the order of business and changes to the standing orders passed before adjourning the Dáil until after 9am on Wednesday.

Her position was called into question after leading opposition figures…

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