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Dail returns to usual business after speaking time row resolved

TDs attention focused on the government’s response to Storm Eowyn and the housing crisis.

Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025

Dail expected to return to normality after speaking rights row resolved

The row was resolved after Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy weighed in – in favour of the opposition – on Monday night.

Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025

Irish Speaker refuses to recognise opposition grouping independents

It comes after furious scenes in the Dail over how speaking time should be allocated to the four TDs.

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025