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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CourtsHeathrowPlace: Cavan-Place: Dublin CentralPlace: Kildare SouthPerson: Sean O FearghailPerson: Daniel McConnellPerson: Andrew DoylePerson: WicklowPerson: Bernard J DurkanPerson: Caoimhghín Ó CaoláinPerson: Maureen O'SullivanPerson: OPerson: FearghailPerson: Maureen O’SullivanPerson: Sean O’FearghailPerson: Bernard DurkanOrganisation: Fianna FáilOrganisation: Fianna Fáil TDOrganisation: Ceann ComhairleOrganisation: DáilOrganisation: NorthOrganisation: Fine GaelOrganisation: TDsOrganisation: Committee for Procedure and PrivilegesOrganisation: CPPOrganisation: Sinn Féin
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