Who is Verona Murphy, the Dáil's first female Ceann Comhairle?

Independent TD Verona Murphy after being elected as Ceann Comhairle of the 34th Dáil. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photo

Verona Murphy was crowned Ceann Comhairle on Wednesday, becoming the first woman ever to claim the role.

Perhaps of equal importance for the independent TD, she will become the first representative from Wexford to do the job, though the inaugural holder of the office, Cathal Brugha, represented neighbouring Waterford.