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11 hours ago
Outside the Dáil on Wednesday are the Healy-Rae brothers Danny and Michael.  Photograph: Nick Bradshaw
Outside the Dáil on Wednesday are the Healy-Rae brothers Danny and Michael. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw
Independent Kevin 'Boxer' Moran outside the Dáil.  Photograph Nick Bradshaw
Independent Kevin 'Boxer' Moran outside the Dáil. Photograph Nick Bradshaw

8 hours ago

Scenes in the Dáil that led to one of the suspensions.

The Dáil has been suspended ahead of the election of the Taoiseach following a row over Opposition speaking rights for the Regional Independents.

5 hours ago

Watch: Michael Lowry has accused Sinn Féin of “shameful” behaviour after an argument over Opposition speaking time delayed the election of a new taoiseach. Video: Enda O’Dowd

Michael Lowry has accused Sinn Féin of "shameful" behaviour after an argument over Opposition speaking time delayed the election of a new taoiseach.

4 hours ago

Watch - The Ceann Comhairle suspends proceedings until tomorrow amid chaotic scenes.