A planned change to allow government-supporting independent TDs to sit with the opposition in the Dáil sparked fierce anger and a suspension of proceedings, delaying the election of a new Taoiseach.
The election of a new taoiseach (Irish prime minister) has been delayed after a bitter row in the Dáil (lower house of parliament) forcing the suspension of proceedings. Opposition Teachtaí Dála (TDs) voiced their anger at plans to allow independent TDs who are supporting the government to join them on the opposition benches. Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald said it was a 'brazen' move by the government to allow the plans to happen.
The dispute erupted during a session of the Dáil where the government was seeking to amend the rules of the House, proposing a change that would allow independent TDs who are currently propping up the coalition government to sit with the opposition. McDonald argued that this move was a blatant attempt by the government to manipulate the political landscape and undermine the integrity of the Dáil. She criticized the government for engaging in 'political games' and accused them of lacking respect for the democratic process. The controversy highlighted the strained political climate in Ireland, with the opposition parties fiercely criticizing the government's handling of various issues. The row ultimately led to the suspension of proceedings in the Dáil, effectively delaying the election of a new taoiseach, a process that was already facing challenges due to the ongoing political instability
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