Fianna Fail and Fine Gael backbenchers push back against voting in Independent TD Verona Murphy as next ceann comhairle

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil backbenchers have raised concerns privately about voting for Ms Murphy, calling TDs 'surprised' and 'the opposite of enthusiastic' regarding her candidacy.

If elected, Ms Murphy would be the first woman to hold the position of ceann comhairle, yet there are preferences for a party-affiliated candidate over an Independent.

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