Ceann Comhairle

Verona Murphy elected as New Ceann Comhairle in Dáil Ballot

Verona Murphy elected as new Ceann Comhairle in Dáil ballot

Independent TD Verona Murphy has been elected as the new Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann, securing 89 votes in a closely watched secret ballot during the first sitting of the 34th Dáil. The election, conducted using the PR-STV voting system, saw Murphy emerge victorious after a competitive race. Sinn Féin’s Aengus Ó Snodaigh came in … Read more

Independents seek support for Verona Murphy as Ceann Comhairle in coalition talks

Independents seek support for Verona Murphy as Ceann Comhairle in coalition talks

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael face a key test in their negotiations with independent TDs, who are making clear their support for Wexford TD Verona Murphy as Ceann Comhairle. The nine-member Regional Group is preparing for formal talks with the two main parties next week, with Murphy’s nomination for the influential parliamentary role serving as … Read more