Explainer: The Dáil speaking row is back and opposition is furious, but what is it all about?

Hardwood timber Opposition leaders fight back over speaking rights row

Tabitha Monahan

Fri 28 Feb 2025 at 03:30

The Dáil speaking-time row hasn’t gone away. Following a vote of the Dáil Reform Committee that saw the Government’s proposals accepted, furious opposition parties have agreed to withdraw important co-operation measures.

The Tánaiste has described the move as “utterly childish”, but the opposition has said the Government’s actions are “dangerous”.

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