Irish Parliament Postpones Prime Minister Nomination After Heated Dispute

A row over speaking rights for independent lawmakers disrupts Micheál Martin's expected confirmation as taoiseach.

• The Irish Parliament delayed the formal nomination of Micheál Martin as prime minister due to a contentious debate over speaking rights for independent lawmakers supporting the coalition government.
• The dispute arose from independent TDs being seated on opposition benches while retaining speaking rights, prompting accusations of manipulation from Sinn Féin and other opposition parties.
• Parliamentary proceedings were repeatedly suspended as the speaker struggled to maintain order, eventually adjourning the session until the following day.
• The coalition government, formed by Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and independent lawmakers, faces criticism for its limited female representation in the cabinet, with just four ministerial roles expected to go to women.
• The new government is under pressure to address Ireland's housing crisis, rising cost of living, and challenges posed by potential changes in U.S. multinational investment policies.

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