In a dramatic turn of events at Parliament today, Paul O’Sullivan walked out of a sitting of the Parliamentary Ad-hoc Committee, abruptly halting proceedings and drawing immediate reactions from members across the political spectrum.
The committee, convened to address pressing governance and oversight matters, was in session when tensions reportedly escalated during questioning. Witnesses inside the meeting room say O’Sullivan appeared visibly frustrated before gathering his documents and exiting the venue mid-discussion.
It remains unclear what specific exchange triggered the walkout, but sources close to the committee suggest disagreements arose over procedural fairness and the scope of questioning directed at O’Sullivan.Committee members were left divided in their response. Some expressed disappointment, arguing that the session was an important platform for transparency and accountability. Others suggested the line of questioning may have contributed to the breakdown in dialogue.
Parliamentary officials have not yet issued a formal statement on whether O’Sullivan will be recalled to continue his testimony at a later stage.The walkout has already sparked debate on social media and among political analysts, with many questioning what the development means for the committee’s work and its broader mandate.This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
