The election of Micheál Martin as Taoiseach has faced delays due to intense disputes within the Dáil, resulting in chaotic disruptions. Early morning meetings between government and opposition leaders aim to address disagreements, particularly over speaking time for independent TDs who supported the government. The opposition argues for a revision of standing orders to ensure clarity on technical group memberships. The Dáil is set to reconvene with hopes of reaching consensus to proceed with Martin's election, reflecting significant tensions in the political landscape.
The government and opposition are meeting early this morning in a bid to resolve the impasse which led to chaotic scenes of shouting, roaring and bawling in the Dáil chamber.
Proceedings were disrupted by the opposition several times over a row about speaking time - whether the independents who agreed the Programme for Government should get opposition speaking slots.
Opposition parties want the wording of standing orders to be revised to clarify that Independent TDs who support the programme for Government cannot be part of technical groups.
If agreed to, Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy would be expected to read the revised wording into the Dáil record at the next session.
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