Dáil resumes with Micheál Martin to return as taoiseach

A row broke out in the Dáil, forcing the suspension of proceedings as the Irish parliament returned to nominate a new taoiseach.

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The Irish parliament returned to nominate Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin as the new taoiseach (prime minister) before he is formally appointed to the office by President Michael D Higgins.

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy called for a 15 minute suspension after Teachtaí Dála (TDs) refused to "stop shouting" at her and take their seats.

Sinn Féin and other opposition TDs voiced their anger at plans to allow independent TDs who are supporting the government to join them on the opposition benches.

Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald said it was a "brazen" move by the government to allow the plans to happen.

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