If Verona Murphy is elected Ceann Comhairle today, it will mark a significant step forward in forming a new government.

RTÉ

Ireland

Die looks to be cast as party leaders back Murphy

Independent TD Verona Murphy is being backed by Tánaiste Micheál Martin for the role of ceann comhairle, the position’s outgoing holder has said.

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Irish Independent

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Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin backing Verona Murphy for ceann comhairle, hinting at coalition deal with Independents

Government of Ireland

Party is likely to support the Wexford TD to facilitate a government formation deal with regional independents

Irish Examiner

The Irish Times

Fine Gael may back Verona Murphy as next Ceann Comhairle

While there was some unhappiness in Fianna Fáil about the proposition of Verona Murphy for the role, there is also an understanding that while it "wasn’t the ideal situation” it was the “hand we’ve been dealt” in government formation talks.

Irish Mirror

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Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael set to back Verona Murphy for Ceann Comhairle position

It's understood her nomination as Ceann Comhairle could pave the way for government formation

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Fianna Fáil to back Verona Murphy's Ceann Comhairle bid

Verona Murphy looks in pole position to become the first female Ceann Comhairle in the history of the state Fianna Fail TDs are expected to vote for the Wexford Independent in Wednesday afternoons  ballot This is despite the outgoing Ceann Comhairle, Fianna Fáil’s Sean O Fearghail, putting himself forward for the position. Meanwhile Fine Gael […] The post First female Ceann Comhairle likely to be Wexford woman appeared first on South East Radio.

Die looks to be cast as party leaders back Murphy

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