'Outrageous behaviour' from TD during Dáil row over retained firefighters dispute

Sinn Féin TD John Brady expressing support retained firefighters outside Leinster House in Dublin, during a protest for better recruitment and retainment measures. Picture: Cillian Sherlock/PA Wire

Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl threatened to suspend the Dáil this afternoon, following arguments in the chamber over conditions for retained firefighters.

Sinn Féin TD John Brady was reprimanded by Mr Ó Fearghaíl for placing a retained firefighter’s on-call pager on the bench of Local Government Minister Darragh O’Brien during Questions on Policy or Legislation.