Order called for in Dáil as sparks fly between Deputy Doherty and the Tánaiste

Things came to blow once again in the Dáil between Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty and Tánaiste Michael Martin.

In a debate on the provision of housing, an argument broke out between the pair leading to raised voices and the Ceann Comhairle calling for order.

Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl threatened to suspend the house, warning Deputy Doherty in particular to refrain from strategic heckling:

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