Leas-Cheann Comhairle Catherine Connolly writes to MacSharry over 'unfair attack'

Ms Connolly confirmed to the Dáil she had contacted the Sligo TD 'in relation to his unjustifiable and unfair attack on my integrity as chair at the end of questions on promised legislation last Wednesday'
Leas-Cheann Comhairle Catherine Connolly writes to MacSharry over 'unfair attack'

Marc MacSharry said Ms Connolly had consistently put him into the last three speakers, which meant he was 'lucky to get 30 seconds' of speaking times. Picture:Gareth Chaney/ Collins

The Leas-Ceann Comhairle has written to Marc MacSharry over his "unjustifiable and unfair attack" on her in the Dáil.

The Dáil was suspended last week after what was described as an outburst by Mr MacSharry, during which he accused Catherine Connolly of discriminating against him when chairing debates.

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