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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Cillian Sherlock

Taoiseach selection delayed as Irish Parliament erupts in row

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin had been poised to become the new Taioiseach until a row over speaking time in the Dail delayed proceedings (Gareth Chaney/PA) - (PA Wire)

The process of selecting Ireland’s next premier was significantly delayed as the Dail erupted into a row over speaking time.

The Irish Parliament had convened on Wednesday to nominate a new taoiseach but the process was pushed back hours after Ceann Comhairle (Speaker) Verona Murphy called multiple suspensions amid widespread disorder on the opposition benches.

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