Maureen O’Sullivan to compete for ceann comhairle

Dublin Central TD Maureen O’Sullivan will compete for the role of ceann comhairle when the new Dáil votes on the position during a secret ballot tomorrow.

The Independent TD is now seen as one of the top three contenders to win the vote alongside Fianna Fáil’s Seán Ó Fearghaíl and Fine Gael’s Andrew Doyle.

Ms O’Sullivan said she had not canvassed anyone for support for the ballot and said if she did not win that she would continue her role as a TD.