The opposition criticised video footage of Michael Lowry making a gesture to a TD as the Dail was adjourned.
The Irish Dail adjourned after the government passed controversial changes to speaking rights, granting more slots to coalition backbenchers and government-aligned independents while reducing time for debate and Taoiseach's Questions. The opposition strongly criticized the changes, alleging they were made to appease controversial TD Michael Lowry and damaged democratic processes, while also objecting to a gesture Lowry made towards a TD. Chaotic scenes erupted, with shouting, interruptions, and allegations of misogyny.
