McDowell rejects SF MP’s call for Dáil speaking rights

Minister for Justice Michael McDowell has rejected calls for the North's Westminster MPs to be given speaking rights in the Dáil.

Thu, 12 May, 2005 - 13:28

Minister for Justice Michael McDowell has rejected calls for the North's Westminster MPs to be given speaking rights in the Dáil.

Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy made the call yesterday, saying the elected representatives of Irish citizens should be allowed to contribute to Dáil debates.

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