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.

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.