Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Seán Ó Fearghaíl is an Irish politician and a member of the Fianna Fáil party, who has served as the Ceann Comhairle (Chairperson) of Dáil Éireann since 2016. In his role, he is responsible for maintaining order during debates and ensuring that the rules of the Dáil are followed, and he has been involved in discussions surrounding parliamentary conduct and citizen rights.
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Seán Ó Fearghaíl did not take kindly to being described as the old guard.
Fianna Fáil TDs unhappy at being named on ‘naughty list’ for questioning party leadership – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-06
Seán Ó Fearghail called for 'a process of renewal' to take place in January 2027.
A week of so many leaks Fianna Fáil ought to call in the specialist plumbers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
Mr Ó Fearghaíl, now a Fianna Fáil TD, told The Irish Times that Ms Ní Shionnain had to be asked to undergo the official process for new personnel.
Catherine Connolly ‘broke rules’ over former Eirigí member, says Minister for Justice – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-08
Seán Ó Fearghaíl said it became known in 2018 that a person working for Ms Connolly was being signed in to Leinster House each day.
Catherine Connolly defends move to hire woman with Special Criminal Court conviction – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-02
Seán Ó Fearghaíl has been mentioned as a respected figure but dismissed the prospect of running.
Parties’ selection of candidates for Presidential election becoming a late late show – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-27
Fianna Fáil TD Seán Ó Fearghaíl, the former ceann comhairle, has also ruled himself out.
Michael McDowell rules out seeking nomination for presidential election – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-23
Seán Ó Fearghaíl condemned Netanyahu's leadership and the actions of the Israeli government.
Dáil voices rise in unison over Israel’s slaughter in Gaza – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-22
Seán Ó Fearghaíl was the winner of the secret ballot for the job of Ceann Comhairle for the first time.
Verona Murphy will survive vote of confidence as Ceann Comhairle but at what cost to her standing? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-29
Seán Ó Feargháil, a former Ceann Comhairle, reacted to the chaos in the Dáil.
Michael Lowry gives masterclass in smug ingratitude amid Dáil chaos over speaking time – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-26
Seán Ó Fearghaíl made a successful bid for improvements to the Security Requirements Allowance for Oireachtas members.
Garda operation set up amid concern over safety of politicians sees 18 arrests – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-24
The Chief Justice noted that an apology in 2019 to Ms Kerins from then Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl was made in a personal capacity.
Angela Kerins says she was ‘nearly destroyed’ by Dáil committee experience – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12
