Elaine Loughlin: Hard to see how Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy can reassert her credibility

Like an ill-prepared substitute teacher, Verona Murphy lost control of the House for more than five and a half hours

As Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy grappled to take command of her new responsibility and the TDs she has under her care, the possibility of Micheál Martin being nominated and appointed Taoiseach ebbed away. Picture: Flickr/Houses of Oireachtas

After a day of complete chaos and disruption, it's difficult to see how Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy, whose credibility and ability has been utterly eroded, can reassert herself.

Like an ill-prepared substitute teacher, Ms Murphy let the class run riot within a matter minutes.