Opposition consider motion of no confidence in Verona Murphy amid Dáil chaos

Sinn Féin whip Padraig Mac Lochlainn said the Government and Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy
had 'colluded' with the Government to pass the changes to the standing orders.

Opposition TDs are considering seeking the removal of Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy from her role after another day of Dáil chaos.

Chants of “shame” cascaded through the Dáil chamber, directed at the Government benches, as the long-running saga over parliamentary speaking rights boiled over again.