The Government's attempts to resolve the Dáil speaking rights controversy have escalated tensions with the Opposition, leading to a critical vote won by a narrow majority. Government Chief Whip Mary Butler admitted that challenges remain, as opposition leaders denounce the vote as undemocratic. Independent Ireland's Michael Collins expressed outrage, labeling the scenario a 'disgrace' and cautioning against further governmental steamrolling. Social Democrats' Cian O'Callaghan criticized the process as an 'outrageous' tactic that threatens cooperative governance and accelerates political strife.
This is an absolute disgrace and we are not having it, no way.
The running of the country now risks grinding to a halt after the Government steamrollered the Opposition on giving Government-supporting TDs speaking time.
The Parliament has become a battleground where meaningful dialogue and cooperation are replaced by heavy-handed tactics.
What happened this evening was an unprecedented attempt to push through a solution, damaging the overall democratic process.
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