Thousands complain over Dáil heckling amid SF sexism claim

ROWDY TDs disrupting Dáil proceedings have been told that thousands of public complaints have been made about their ill-mannered behaviour.

Furthermore, Sinn Féin claimed sexism was alive and well in the house after Mary Lou McDonald endured over 60 interruptions during a 30-minute speech on the budget.

Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett surprised members and observers during Leaders’ Questions yesterday when he reprimanded TDs for their interruptions and loud retorts.