Ireland's new parliament meets, with Verona Murphy favored to become the speaker among five candidates.
Ireland's new parliament convenes as five candidates vie for the role of speaker (Ceann Comhairle). The incumbent government, formed by parties from opposing sides of Ireland's Civil War, seeks support from independent lawmakers to secure a majority. The Regional Group's candidate, Verona Murphy, is favored, backed by Fianna Fail and Fine Gael leaders. Other contenders include John McGuinness and Michael Moynihan from Fianna Fail, and Sinn Fein's Aengus O Snodaigh, who has pledged a salary cut if elected.
December 18, 2024
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