Wallace to be nominated as chair of the Dáil

THEY may not appreciate his sense of style, but some of the more strait-laced TDs are bracing themselves for a dressing down from one of the more colourful new members, Mick Wallace.

The Wexford Independent TD will be nominated today as a chair of the Dáil — or Cathaoirleach — meaning he will chair proceedings when both the Ceann Comhairle and the Leas Ceann Comhairle are not available.

After volunteering his name for the position, Mr Wallace was nominated by the technical group of Independents at their weekly meeting last Tuesday.