Ms Murphy is the first female Ceann Comhairle and the first representative from Wexford to hold the prestigious role. It marks an impressive political comeback since her by-election defeat in 2019. The Ceann Comhairle is elected by secret ballot, and Ms Murphy had been backed by Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin.

Independent TD Verona Murphy was elected as Ceann Comhairle on Wednesday as the Dáil returned for the first since since last month's General Election.

Securing the post of Ceann Comhairle for Wexford TD Verona Murphy was the first big ask of the Regional Group of Independents, who are now firmly eyeing up a stint supporting Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in government. How that deal was done – and why the group was so keen on that specific position – is the subject of much political chatter.

As part of the government negotiation talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, the Regional Independents grouping has proposed that Verona Murphy, an independent TD from Wexford, be put forward for the p

Verona Murphy has become the first female ceann comhairle of the Dáil as part of attempts to form a coalition government.

Verona Murphy has made history as the first woman to ever be elected as Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil. The Independent TD saw Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil come together to support her bid for the role. The Wexford woman,

VERONA Murphy shed a tear after being elected the first ever female Ceann Comhairle in the history of the Dail. It comes after Fianna Fail and Fine Gael politicians voted for the Wexford TD in a

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said that "one of the things which most encourages cynicism about politics is when our time is wasted on empty gestures and grandstanding"

Verona Murphy's election as Ceann Comhairle of the 34th Dáil marks a significant moment in the history of that office.

Things have come full circle for Independent TD and newly elected Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy. Having started out as a Fine Gael candidate but later deselected by the party over controversial comments, the support of Simon Harris and his party has now helped her secure the poisition and the €225,000 salary.

Independent TD Verona Murphy has been elected Ceann Comhairle of the 34th Dáil. Deputy Murphy is the first woman to take up the position. The 34th Dáil met for the first time this morning, with the election of the new Ceann Comhairle the first item on the agenda.