Media given assurances after Dáil stand-off

THE Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil yesterday gave assurances that the media will be allowed stay in the press gallery during temporary adjournments of the Dáil.

Ruairí O’Hanlon clarified the right of the press to stay in the Dáil chamber, a day after Oireachtas authorities attempted to remove the media during a series of suspensions.

The matter was raised with him by Labour Party chief whip Emmet Stagg, who objected to any attempt to remove journalists.