Complaint lodged over Independent Ireland members shouting over female TDs

'This type of behaviour would not be tolerated in other workplaces and should absolutely not be tolerated in Dáil Éireann'

14/04/2026 Independent Ireland TDs Michael Collins, Ken O'Flynn and Richard O'Donoghue. Pic Stephen Collins

The Social Democrats has written to Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy to formally complain about the conduct of Independent Ireland during this week’s confidence motion.

The party was repeatedly accused of heckling female members of Government when they spoke during the debate in the Dáil on Tuesday.