Dáíl to vote next Tuesday on confidence motion in Ceann Comhairle

The Ceann Comhairle has “categorically” rejected accusations of partisanship in how she handled an opposition protest in the Dáil

Verona Murphy is expected to survive the vote on her position next week, which will be tabled by the opposition (Maxwell’s/PA)

The Dáil will vote next Tuesday on a confidence motion in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy.

Ms Murphy will have the backing of Government parties, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, as well as Government-supporting independent TDs. She is expected to survive the vote on her position next week, which will be tabled by the opposition.