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How ‘stroke’ politics saddled Ireland’s new government with a fox in the hen house

The country’s most controversial politician, Michael Lowry, is the cornerstone of the coalition. That deal could haunt taoiseach Micheál Martin

The Guardian - UK

Dail moves to resolve dispute which delayed taoiseach nomination

The process of nominating a new taoiseach faced an unprecedented day-long delay due to a heated dispute over opposition speaking rights.

The Independent UK

Regional independents not allowed on opposition benches in latest speaker ruling

The Dail is to reconvene after a chaotic row over how speaking time should be allocated to the government-affiliated independents.

Evening Standard

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Row in Irish parliament a ‘subversion of constitution’ and ‘farcical’

Attempts to nominate a future taoiseach failed on Wednesday after a series of Dail disruptions over opposition speaking time.

Evening Standard

Irish parliament fails to nominate new taoiseach

The Irish parliament has failed to nominate a new taoiseach, following a row on speaking time.

Evening Standard

Row over opposition speaking rights leads to delay in electing taoiseach

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy was forced to suspend Dail proceedings for almost half an hour amid chaotic scenes.

The Independent UK

Taoiseach selection delayed as Irish Parliament erupts in row

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin had been poised to become Ireland’s next premier.

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Irish parliament suspended twice in row over speaking rights

It has led to a delay in the nomination of the taoiseach.

The Independent UK

Micheal Martin poised to become Irish premier as parliament meets

Mr Martin’s Fianna Fail emerged as the largest party following the Irish general election at the end of November.

The Independent UK

Martin vows to prove wrong the naysayers in new Irish government

The Fianna Fail leader is set to be appointed taoiseach for the second time on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Fianna Fail members to vote on draft programme for government

Party leader Micheal Martin is set to become taoiseach for the second time next week.

Evening Standard

Verona Murphy’s journey from truck driver to Dail history maker

The independent TD has established a reputation as a straight-talking backbencher.

The Independent UK

Verona Murphy becomes first female speaker of the Irish parliament

Her election is the first action taken by the new Dail which met for the first time on Wednesday morning.

The Independent UK

Irish premier tenders resignation as new parliament meets

The counting of votes is underway to elect a Ceann Comhairle.

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Irish Mirror

Independent TD Verona Murphy comes close to tears in Dail over eviction ban

Independent TD for Wexford Verona Murphy told the Dail that if one child in her constituency became homeless because of the decision to lift the eviction ban, she would sit the child in the Ceann Comhairle's lap.

Irish Mirror

National Lottery operator refuses to tell Oireachtas Committee how many people were contacted or had their accounts cut off due to overspending

Premier Lotteries Ireland was also criticised for not being able to tell members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) how much money it spent on player welfare

Irish Mirror

HSE boss accused of 'insincerity' during terse exchanges with TD

'I can tell you, Mr Reid, your insincerity won’t wash for one second here'

Irish Mirror

TD claims petrol and diesel prices could reach €3.50 a litre in weeks as government under pressure

Verona Murphy has called on the Government to completely remove taxes and charges on fuel while the crisis continues

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