Ms Murphy is the first female Ceann Comhairle and the first representative from Wexford to hold the prestigious role. It marks an impressive political comeback since her by-election defeat in 2019. The Ceann Comhairle is elected by secret ballot, and Ms Murphy had been backed by Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin.

Independent TD Verona Murphy was elected as Ceann Comhairle on Wednesday as the Dáil returned for the first since since last month's General Election.

Securing the post of Ceann Comhairle for Wexford TD Verona Murphy was the first big ask of the Regional Group of Independents, who are now firmly eyeing up a stint supporting Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in government. How that deal was done – and why the group was so keen on that specific position – is the subject of much political chatter.

Verona Murphy has made history as the first woman to ever be elected as Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil. The Independent TD saw Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil come together to support her bid for the role. The Wexford woman,

Verona Murphy's election as Ceann Comhairle of the 34th Dáil marks a significant moment in the history of that office.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said that "one of the things which most encourages cynicism about politics is when our time is wasted on empty gestures and grandstanding"

The election would complete a remarkable journey and a personal political turnaround for a woman who first made national headlines for being ousted from Fine Gael just months after being recruited

Verona Murphy has been elected as the new Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil, the Wexford TD is the first ever woman to hold the office

Independent TD Verona Murphy (Wexford) has been elected as Ceann Comhairle of the 34th Dáil, the first woman ever to do so. Ms Murphy’s election looks like the new coalition

Newly elected Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy has said she is "humbled, honoured and privileged" to serve in the role.