Mattie McGrath and Michael Collins in heated exchange after Dáil upheaval 

Tipperary TD compared Michael Collins to the Irish revolutionary of the same name, describing both as traitors from West Cork

Mattie McGrath deemed Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins a 'traitor'. Picture: Larry Cummins

Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath has said the leader of Independent Ireland is a second traitor named Michael Collins from West Cork in a heated exchange which saw both men separated by a Leinster House official.

The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, came after tense scenes in the Dáil as the Government pushed through controversial changes to the speaking rights rules.