Mary Lou McDonald got an unexpected promotion on her return to the Dail this afternoon when she was accidentally referred to as "Taoiseach".
The Dail returned after the summer break today and while the Government will get down to ironing out the finer details of the Budget, TDs enjoyed a lighter moment when Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl made the amusing gaffe. Starting off Leader's Questions, Ó Fearghaíl initially called: "Taoiseach, please".
But Opposition Leader, Deputy McDonald, was actually due to speak first. The Ceann Comhairle quickly realised his mistake as the chamber erupted with laughter.
