The Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party endorsed the proposal to support Verona Murphy's candidacy for ceann comhairle, emphasizing the significance of her potential historic role.
Micheál Martin remarked that 'unpalatable decisions sometimes have to be made - and this is one of them', reflecting the complexities of leadership choices within the party.
John McGuinness expressed gratitude to those who supported him and acknowledged that his name would remain on the ballot, despite unclear support from his colleagues.
Outgoing ceann comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, argued that the choice of ceann comhairle should be made by individual TDs rather than dictated by party leaders, highlighting a tension in the selection process.
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