The Dáil faced a tumultuous day without successfully nominating a new taoiseach due to disputes over speaking time among members. Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy attempted to manage the situation but was met with interruptions from Sinn Féin members, who criticized the process as disgraceful. Fianna Fáil’s Albert Dolan began the nomination of Micheál Martin, but the session was ultimately adjourned until 9 AM the next morning after hours of deliberation and conflict over procedural issues.
Members of Sinn Fein, including leader Mary Lou McDonald, Pearse Doherty and chief whip Padraig Mac Lochlainn continued to interrupt the proceedings, describing the Ceann Comhairle's attempts to proceed as a 'disgrace'.
Fianna Fail TD Albert Dolan took to his feet to begin nominating his party leader Micheal Martin as taoiseach, amidst ongoing disruptions from the opposition.
The Dáil has been adjourned until 9am tomorrow morning without nominating a new taoiseach as a row over speaking time could not be resolved.
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy adjourned the Dail after a day of chaos, reflecting the tensions around the nomination process.
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