Taoiseach told to 'stop behaving like a child' by Ceann Comhairle as speaking rights row threatens to bring Dail grinding to a halt

In a tumultuous Dáil session, Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy admonished Taoiseach Micheál Martin to 'stop behaving like a child' amid numerous interruptions from both Government and Opposition members. These disruptions were rooted in ongoing tensions related to speaking rights shared among the coalition parties. The atmosphere in the chamber resembled a lack of decorum, as Labour's Alan Kelly engaged Martin over Garda College vetting, despite Murphy's insistence on maintaining order and letting prior speakers have their turn.

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy urged the Taoiseach to 'stop behaving like a child' during a chaotic session marked by interruptions and a lack of respect for speaking rights.

The Dáil session marked a series of disruptions, with both Government and Opposition members engaging in verbal exchanges, highlighting underlying tensions regarding speaking rights.

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