Fianna Fáil's Sean O Fearghail becomes first Ceann Comhairle to be elected by secret ballot

Fianna Fáil TD Sean O Fearghail has been elected to become the new Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil.

Fianna Fáil's Sean O Fearghail becomes first Ceann Comhairle to be elected by secret ballot
Thu, 10 Mar, 2016 - 14:13

By Daniel McConnell, Political Editor

Fianna Fáil TD Sean O Fearghail has been elected to become the new Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil.

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