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Verona Murphy Elected As The New Ceann Comhairle Of The Dáil

Verona Murphy

The Wexford TD is the first ever woman to hold the office

Verona Murphy has been elected as the new Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil.

The Wexford TD is the first ever woman to hold the office.

She was elected on the third count after beating out competition from Sinn Féin's Aengus Ó Snodaigh and Fianna Fáil TDs Sean Ó Fearghaíl and John McGuinness.

Outgoing Ceann Comhairle, Mr Ó Fearghaíl, had held the position at the Dáil since March 2016.

His votes were distributed, pushing Ms Murphy over the quota of 87.

The Dáil will now reconvene at 3.30pm.

Ms Murphy's election paves the way for a new government made up of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Regional Independent Group.

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