Rules to be stricter after Dáil outburst

RULES governing the Dáil are to be strengthened so TDs will be suspended from the House if they resort to the expletive-laden language used by Green deputy Paul Gogarty last week.

Rules to be stricter after Dáil outburst

Mr Gogarty drew widespread criticism on Friday after turning to Labour TD Emmet Stagg in the Dáil and shouting: “Fuck you Deputy Stagg. Fuck you.”

The outburst came during a heated debate on the legislation giving effect to the social welfare cuts in the budget.

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