Micheál Martin accused of misleading Dáil over Sinn Féin health budget proposals

Ructions in Dáil between Martin and Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty, with Ceann Comhairle threatening to suspend the house

Micheál Martin said the Government allocated something 'very similar' to what SF proposed. Picture: PA

Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty has accused Tánaiste Micheál Martin of misleading the Dáil over the party’s proposed health funding allocation in its alternative budget.

There were ructions in the Dáil between Mr Doherty and Mr Martin, with Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl threatening to suspend the House during the exchange.