Marc MacSharry clashes with Leas Ceann Comhairle over speaking time

The now-independent TD took umbrage with the time he was afforded in contrast with the larger political groupings in the Dáil

Marc MacSharry: 'You have consistently put me into the last three [speakers] where I’m lucky to get 30 seconds while others enjoy the benefit of celebrating the local sausage manufacturers," he told Leas Ceann Comhairle Catherine Connolly. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has said he is disappointed Marc MacSharry has resigned from Fianna Fáil despite being critical of the Sligo TDs initial readmittance to the party.

Mr MacSharry resigned from Fianna Fáil last week, citing the Taoiseach’s alleged failure to properly investigate a complaint made against him by a party councillor.