'Bizarre and childish': Sinn Féin TDs criticised over Special Criminal Court vote

A total of 90 TDs voted to extend the laws underpinning the Special Criminal Court on Wednesday night, but rather than vote against it, Sinn Féin TDs opted to leave the chamber. File picture

The decision by Sinn Féin TDs to leave the Dáil chamber during a vote on the Special Criminal Court has been branded as 'bizarre and childish' by other parties.

A total of 90 TDs voted to extend the laws underpinning the non-jury court on Wednesday night, but rather than vote against it, Sinn Féin TDs opted to leave the chamber.