The election of the taoiseach (Irish prime minister) has been delayed after parliament was suspended amid chaotic scenes in the chamber. Verona Murphy called for a 15 minute suspension after ...

"The people have voted in a general election. There was a majority of the people's representatives in Dáil Eireann today prepared to elect a Government. They were denied the opportunity to vote.

Labour’s Duncan Smith told the Irish Sun: “There is no reason for the Dail not to sit next week. “The election was nearly two months ago and the direction of travel in terms of the ...