'Will you, sir, answer that straight question?': Dara Murphy and 'Vote Gate' issues lead to heated Dail row

Questions around Dara Murphy prompted a heated spat between the two leaders, with Mr Varadkar calling on Mr Martin to deal with his TDs involved in the 'Vote-Gate' controversy.

Former Fine Gael TD Dara Murphy could refer himself to the Oireachtas Ethics Committee for investigation and has discussed the matter with the Taoiseach, the Dáil has heard.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin raised Mr Murphy's claiming of expenses while primarily working in Brussels before his resignation as a TD earlier this month.