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First meeting of the 34th Dáil  brought some political theatre

Discussions on the precise make-up of a new administration are now expected to last into next month. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photo

The 34th Dáil met for the first time on Wednesday, an event which is always an occasion for political theatre. 

Verona Murphy of Wexford was elected as the first female ceann comhairle, for instance.