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The Dáil is preparing to vote next Tuesday on a motion of confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy, as the Government continues to show firm support for her position. Five opposition parties have united to submit a motion declaring that she no longer holds the confidence of all members of the chamber. This development follows accusations from the opposition that …

Opposition leaders have formally drafted a motion of no confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy, arguing that she no longer commands the trust of all members of Dáil Éireann. The move comes after heated scenes in the Dáil over controversial changes to speaking arrangements. The motion, signed by Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald, Labour’s Ivana Bacik, Cian O’Callaghan of the …

Verona Murphy Vows to Be a ‘Reforming Ceann Verona Murphy, the newly elected Ceann Comhairle, expressed her humility, honor, and privilege at assuming the role. An independent TD from Wexford, Murphy was elected by a majority vote and is the first woman to hold this position. Her election facilitates the formation of a new government coalition of Fianna Fáil, Fine …

Seán Ó Fearghaíl, the outgoing Ceann Comhairle, has expressed his disappointment over Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin’s decision to support Independent TD Verona Murphy for the role of the new Ceann Comhairle. Ó Fearghaíl stated that while he was not angry, he was deeply disappointed by the decision, particularly since he believes the position should not be part of government …

The Regional Independent Group is poised to become a key component of the next government. This group, consisting of nine TDs—Michael Lowry, Noel Grealish, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, Seán Canney, Marian Harkin, Verona Murphy, Carol Nolan, Barry Heneghan, and Gillian Toole—will appoint a negotiating team next week to engage in government formation talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Michael Lowry, …