New rule for opening prayer passed by huge majority in Dáil

Update 2pm: The Dáil has voted to adopt a new rule making it mandatory for TDs to stand during the prayer at the start of business each day.

There we have it. Motion for mandatory standing during #Dail prayer, with 30 seconds silence afterward, carried 97-17 (19 abstentions)

— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) May 4, 2017