By Dan Walsh
Dáil Éireann has voted confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy. The motion was passed by 96 votes to 71, with two abstentions.
It was the first time in the history of the Dáil that such a vote took place in a Ceann Comhairle.
Afterwards, Deputy Murphy said she wanted “to assure all members on all sides” that she bared “no ill-will, and my door is always open”.
“I will continue to uphold my solemn declaration to vindicate the rights of all members and administer the rules chosen by members of this house impartially and fairly,” she stated.
Independent TD Verona Murphy was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 2020. She topped the poll with 11,340 – 838 above the quota – first preference votes in last November’s General Election for the Wexford constituency. The Ramsgrange-born deputy became the first female Ceann Comhairle for the 34th Dáil.
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