Another 'mud and turf show': TDs steaming at the ears in Dáil fuel row 

In a lengthy and heated debate that included discussions on salad and cycling, TDs were left asking, 'What about the turf?'
Another 'mud and turf show': TDs steaming at the ears in Dáil fuel row 

Independent TD Mattie McGrath suggested the Taoiseach was 'drinking too much green tea'. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins 

A balmy hot air often wafts across the Dáil chamber, but the issue of turf is causing some deputies to overheat and almost combust.

Ceann Comhairle Sean Ó Fearghaíl had been hoping TDs would come back after their Easter break "more restrained" in their conduct.

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