Opposition parties demand the Dáil be recalled in face of wave of anger over Oireachtas golf event

Social Democrats co-leader, Catherine Murphy TD, is among those calling for the Dail to return.Photo:Gareth Chaney/Collins

Opposition leaders across the spectrum have called for the Dáil to be recalled next week in order to bring clarity to the Covid-19 situation, as the fallout from a golf event in Co Galway which saw one Minister lose his job continues.

Social Democrats leader Catherine Murphy, speaking at Leinster House, said that “the anger is getting worse” amongst the public, adding that “we’re making more work for ourselves by not recalling the Dáil”, stating it is the chamber where collective complaints regarding the current coronavirus restrictions should be debated.