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Leo Varadkar calls for opposition TDs to respect King Charles’ coronation

RTÉ One's decision to broadcast Saturday’s ceremony was criticised in the Dáil

Paul Murphy and Richard Boyd-Barrett both questioned why the national broadcaster was going to give extensive coverage to the ceremony. Picture: Getty

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has called for “respect” to be shown for the coronation of King Charles after opposition TDs criticised RTÉ’s plans to broadcast four hours of it.

Paul Murphy and Richard Boyd-Barrett, the People Before Profit TDs, both questioned why the national broadcaster was going to give extensive coverage to the ceremony in Westminster Abbey on Saturday.

RTÉ One will be broadcasting the event from 10am to 2:05pm with Ray Kennedy presenting the coverage ...