The Dáil is preparing to vote next Tuesday on a motion of confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy, as the Government continues to show firm support for her position. Five opposition parties have united to submit a motion declaring that she no longer holds the confidence of all members of the chamber. This development follows accusations from the opposition that …
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Opposition drafts no confidence motion in Ceann Comhairle
Opposition leaders have formally drafted a motion of no confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy, arguing that she no longer commands the trust of all members of Dáil Éireann. The move comes after heated scenes in the Dáil over controversial changes to speaking arrangements. The motion, signed by Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald, Labour’s Ivana Bacik, Cian O’Callaghan of the …
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