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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Cate McCurry

Irish parliament suspended twice in row over speaking rights

Independent TD Michael Lowry arrives at Leinster House, Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Irish parliament has been suspended twice amid a row over speaking time rights afforded to independent politicians who were part of a negotiating team in the Government formation talks.

Chaotic scenes descended in the Dail on Wednesday as TDs clashed over a decision to allow members of the Regional Independents Group to keep their speaking time as part of opposition technical groups.

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