The Ceann Comhairle, Ms. Murphy, delayed the appointment of Micheál Martin as Taoiseach due to disruption by Opposition parties over speaking time allocations. She ruled against recognizing the Regional Technical Group as an opposition entity, citing doubts about their status as 'in Opposition' as per Standing Order 170. This decision was supported by opposition leader Cian O’Callaghan, highlighting the necessity for clear boundaries between government backbenchers and true opposition members, thus ensuring procedural integrity in parliamentary discourse.
Cian O'Callaghan, the deputy leader of the Social Democrats, termed the ruling as 'significant,' underscoring that it confirms the position opposition parties have held concerning government backbenchers.
Ms. Murphy asserted her decision reflected adherence to procedural legitimacy, stating her concern over whether the members of the Regional Technical Group fulfill the 'in Opposition' requirement.
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