TDs clash over Taoiseach nominations amid standoff in government formation talks

TDs have clashed on who should be the next Taoiseach as the Dáil debates candidates for the role and amid the ongoing standoff in the government formation talks.

TDs clash over Taoiseach nominations amid standoff in government formation talks
Thu, 20 Feb, 2020 - 17:46
Juno McEnroe

TDs have clashed on who should be the next Taoiseach as the Dáil debates candidates for the role and amid the ongoing standoff in the government formation talks.

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald looks set to receive the most TD votes today, at least 45, but she is competing with the leaders of three other parties for the role.

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