Ceann Comhairle asks Taoiseach 'to stop behaving like a child' amid fiery Dáil debates

The Dáil was debating Sinn Féin's attendance at the funeral of Brendan ‘Bic’ McFarlane, allegations previously made about Michael Lowry and vetting applications to the Garda College

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy (pictured) was prompted to intervene when Micheál Martin and Labour TD Alan Kelly became involved in a back and forth over vetting applications to the Garda College, which went significantly over the allocated time. File picture

The Taoiseach has been told to "stop acting like a child" during a series of heated debates with members of the opposition in the Dáil.

It came after Micheál Martin said Sinn Féin needs to "reflect" on the funeral of Brendan ‘Bic’ McFarlane, which was attended by a number of party members earlier this week.