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Irish Parliament Faces Political Turmoil in Taoiseach Election Standstill

Irish Parliament Faces Political Turmoil in Taoiseach Election Standstill
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  • Dáil Éireann session to elect a Taoiseach ended in chaos.
  • Micheál Martin was nominated for the Taoiseach role.
  • Sinn Féin led opposition disrupted over seating issues.
  • Ceann Comhairle suspended sessions after heated exchanges.
  • Independent TDs demanded speaking rights, causing conflict.
  • Simon Harris criticized disruptions as farcical obstructionism.
  • Resolution talks set for 08:30 to resume proceedings.
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