Sean Ó Fearghaíl 'enormously humbled' by his re-election as Ceann Comhairle

Mr Ó Fearghaíl received 130 votes against 28 delivered for Denis Naughten, beating the quota by 50 votes.

Sean Ó Fearghaíl 'enormously humbled' by his re-election as Ceann Comhairle
Thu, 20 Feb, 2020 - 14:19
Cianan Brennan & Daniel McConnell

New Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Eireann Sean O Fearghail has declared himself “enormously humbled” by his landslide victory over Denis Naughten.

With the Dáil back in session ahead of a number of votes for Taoiseach, the first order of business saw Mr O Fearghail confirmed to his role by clerk of the Dáil Peter Finnegan.

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