Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Verona Murphy

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil backing of Verona Murphy 'paves the way' for Government deal
The election of Verona Murphy as Ceann Comhairle on Wednesday has paved the way for a coalition with the eight regional Independents.The support of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael for Ms Murphy’s candidacy is seen as a significant step towards a deal being reached to form a government.
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil's backing of Verona Murphy a 'regressive step'
The 34th Dáil will get underway this morning and the election of a new Ceann Comhairle is the first item on the agenda. Four candidates are on the ticket: Fianna Fáil's Seán Ó Fearghaíl and John McGuinness, Sinn Féin's Aengus Ó Snodaigh and Independent TD Verona Murphy.
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael set to back Verona Murphy for Ceann Comhairle position
While there was some unhappiness in Fianna Fáil about the proposition of Verona Murphy for the role, there is also an understanding that while it "wasn’t the ideal situation” it was the “hand we’ve been dealt” in government formation talks.
Independent TD Verona Murphy getting ceann comhairle job is seen as the price of power for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil
The likely election of Independent TD Verona Murphy as ceann comhairle today is being seen as the price of power for ­Independents to join a coalition with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
Fianna Fáil TD questions Verona Murphy's impartiality ahead of Ceann Comhairle election
Byrne’s comments come after his party, Fianna Fáil, and Fine Gael both asked their TDs to vote for Murphy, as part of a deal with the Regional Independents.
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