A large number of TDs left the Dail when Carol Nolan began to speak.
An Offaly TD has been the subject of a Leinster House walkout protest this afternoon.
Independent rep Carol Nolan has been speaking on the issue of special education in her constituency.
It marked the first time a member of the Regional Independent TDs was speaking as part of revised speaking rights rules.
As Deputy Nolan rose to her feet, a large number of opposition TDs immediately left Dail chambers.
When the Taoiseach had finished responding to Ms Nolan, Deputies from Sinn Fein, Labour, People Before Profit-Solidarity, and Independent Ireland streamed back into the house.
Former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and current Fianna Fail backbencher in Laois, Sean Fleming, says the opposition are playing games while the coalition is trying to govern:
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