I condemn the reckless behaviour of the Opposition, a coalition of chaos determined not to serve the people but to sabotage the democratic functioning of this very House. Opposition Members' constant disruption of the Dáil is not protest but performance. It is a blatant attempt to undermine the very institution they claim to serve. Now, they stoop even lower, lodging a motion of no confidence in the Ceann Comhairle, an attack not on a person but on the integrity of this institution. The Ceann Comhairle has conducted her duties with fairness, impartiality and respect for every Member of this Chamber. To undermine her is to undermine the very authority of the Dáil itself. Where is the Labour Party in all of this?

Sentiment score: -0.07

Its members have reduced themselves to acolytes of Sinn Féin. What was once a party of principle has now lined up with populists and opportunists, lending its voice to this cynical circus and treating everything as a joke, as we have just heard. This House faces serious challenges including threats to the economy from tariffs and challenges in housing, healthcare and climate. The people want solutions not stunts. They expect leadership and not tantrums. We choose responsibility over rhetoric.

Sentiment score: 0.08

We reject this motion and stand by the Ceann Comhairle.

Sentiment score: -0.40

We will not allow the work of the Dáil and the Irish people to be derailed by those who have abandoned responsibility. It is time to move on and start doing the work we were elected to do.

Sentiment score: -0.36