Latest: Debate continues over ahead of Dáil prayer vote

Latest: A cabinet minister says she does not support the idea of a prayer before sittings of the Dáil.

Latest: Debate continues over ahead of Dáil prayer vote
Wed, 03 May, 2017 - 07:11

Update 4pm: A cabinet minister says she does not support the idea of a prayer before sittings of the Dáil.

Katherine Zappone says she would prefer if no religions were observed at the start of every day's business.

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