Politics

‘Shame, shame, shame’: Opposition leaders accuse Coalition of giving ‘two fingers’ to democracy in row over speaking rights

Opposition TDs and Government clash as Ceann Comhairle adjourns Dáil for the day

Michael Lowry gave a two-fingered gesture in a video taken by fellow TD Paul Murphy during chaotic Dáil scenes. Video: Oireachtas TV. Image: Paul Murphy/X.
Marie O’Halloran
Sarah Burns
Jack Horgan-Jones
Pat Leahy
Harry McGee
Tue Mar 25 2025 - 17:03

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Marie O’Halloran

Marie O’Halloran

Marie O’Halloran is Parliamentary Correspondent of The Irish Times
Sarah Burns

Sarah Burns

Sarah Burns is a reporter for The Irish Times
Jack Horgan-Jones

Jack Horgan-Jones

Jack Horgan-Jones is a Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
Pat Leahy

Pat Leahy

Pat Leahy is Political Editor of The Irish Times
Harry McGee

Harry McGee

Harry McGee is a Political Correspondent with The Irish Times