INTERVIEW: New Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl no coward in keeping Dáil in line

Seán Ó Fearghaíl tells Political Editor Daniel McConnell about his plans for the role of Ceann Comhairle, and how he is considering sanctions to help keep TDs in line in what threatens to be a chaotic Dáil.

HE has the most unenviable job in Irish politics, having to chair the most chaotic Dáil ever elected.

Yet, last Thursday, in his expansive office in Leinster House, new Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl, showed little sign of a man who is overawed by his new challenge.