Elaine Loughlin: As global crises unfold, Irish politicians remain stuck in petty disputes

As Ireland faces real challenges, politicians remain locked in a petty dispute, stalling crucial government work and legislative progress

Taoiseach Micheál Martin with Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a brief stopover at Shannon Airport on Thursday, before Mr Zelenskyy travelled to the US. Picture: Government Information Service

After five weeks of quibbling and discontent, Irish politicians need to start doing their jobs.

As the world hurtles from one crisis to another, paralysis has taken hold with politicians on all sides consumed by a squabble over speaking rights.