O'Hanlon appointed Ceann Comhairle

Former minister Dr Rory O’Hanlon - father of Father Ted star Ardal O’Hanlon - was today chosen as Ceann Comhairle of the newly-elected 29th Dáil.

Dr O’Hanlon, 68, was nominated for the post by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, who is himself set to be re-elected as head of the Government later today.