The Dáil was adjourned until 9am following a chaotic day where the nomination of a new taoiseach stalled over a dispute regarding speaking time. Government Chief Whip Hildegarde Naughton urged the chamber to proceed with the nomination of Micheal Martin as taoiseach, yet interruptions from Sinn Féin members caused significant disruption. The inability to resolve the disagreement ultimately led to Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy halting proceedings, showcasing ongoing tensions within the political landscape.
The Dáil has been adjourned until 9am tomorrow morning without nominating a new taoiseach as a row over speaking time could not be resolved.
Members of Sinn Féin, including leader Mary Lou McDonald, Pearse Doherty, and chief whip Padraig Mac Lochlainn continued to interrupt the proceedings.
Mr. Doherty described the Ceann Comhairle's attempts to proceed as a 'disgrace', while Mr. Mac Lochlainn said it was 'outrageous'.
Government Chief Whip Hildegarde Naughton addressed the chamber after 4.25pm and said the nomination process should proceed.
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