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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Patrick

Shouting match erupts inside Irish parliament in row over speaking rights

A shouting match erupted inside the Dáil Éireann (Irish parliament) in a row over opposition speaking rights which eventually led to a failure to elect Ireland’s next taoiseach (prime minister).

Parliament reconvened on Wednesday (22 January) intending to appoint the top position and Cabinet ministers after a coalition deal was struck between Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and several independents.

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