On Air Now

Kildare Today - Repeat

10:00pm - Midnight

  • 045 901490
  • 0833 979797

Now Playing

Phil Collins

A Groovy Kind Of Love

Sean Ó Fearghaíl Says He Won't Withdraw From Contention To Become New Ceann Comhairle

Sean Ó Fearghaíl

It's understood members of Fianna Fáil's Parliamentary Party are being asked to back Independent TD Verona Murphy for the position

The Outgoing Ceann Comhairle says he will not withdraw from contention to become the new Ceann Comhairle.

Sean Ó Fearghaíl says the position, or that of Leas Ceann Comhairle, shouldn't be used for bartering in Government formation discussions.

It's understood members of Fianna Fáil's Parliamentary Party are being asked to back Independent TD Verona Murphy for the position.

Sean O Fearghail says the decision is contrary of the reforms which have been put in place:

More from Local News

Stay tuned to Kfm!

Get the Kfm Apps for you phone, tablet or smart speaker...

Kfm Kildare Weather

  • Thu

    Sunny intervals

    26°C

  • Fri

    Sunny

    28°C

  • Sat

    Sunny

    30°C

  • Sun

    Sunny intervals

    27°C

  • Mon

    Light rain

    21°C