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Martin accuses McDonald 'of telling lies' in Dáil debate

Taoiseach Micheál Martin accused Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald of 'telling lies' during a debate on housing, which led to a heated exchange in the Dáil.
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy requested that Taoiseach Martin review his comments, as they were deemed offensive following McDonald's claims about government policies on housing.
Minister of State Christopher O'Sullivan reported that the government delivered nearly 107,000 homes since 2021 and received 60,000 commencement notices in 2024.

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BBC News

Micheál Martin asked to review comment about Sinn Féin leader 'telling lies'

Mary Lou McDonald and the taoiseach clashed in the Dáil (Irish parliament) over housing on Wednesday.

9 days ago·United Kingdom

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Irish Independent

Ceann Comhairle asks Taoiseach to review ‘lies’ remark to Mary Lou McDonald

The Taoiseach has been asked to review remarks he made in Irish accusing the Sinn Féin leader of “telling lies” in the Dáil chamber.

9 days ago·Ireland

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Irish Mirror

Ceann Comhairle tells Taoiseach to 'review' his lies remark to Mary Lou McDonald

There were tense scenes in the Dáil on Wednesday between the Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin leader during a debate on housing.

Outcry in Ireland’s parliament as PM slams opposition ‘lies’ … in Irish

Prime Minister Micheál Martin accuses opposition chief of telling lies — but his use of “bréaga” draws a blank from the Sinn Féin leader. It highlights a parliament struggling with the national language.

10 days ago·Brussels, Belgium

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Irish Times

Taoiseach and Sinn Féin leader in Dáil row over ‘telling lies’ on housing

Government response to housing debate ‘could have been written by ChatGPT’, Labour claims

10 days ago·Dublin, Ireland

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RTÉ

Martin accuses McDonald 'of telling lies' in Dáil debate

There were angry scenes in the Dáil after Taoiseach Micheál Martin accused Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald of "telling lies" during sharp exchange on the housing crisis.

10 days ago·Ireland

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