Verona Murphy
Verona Murphy is a prominent Irish politician and member of the Fine Gael party, known for her advocacy on various social and political issues. Recently, she has been in the news for her call for the Tánaiste to address the Dáil regarding serious questions surrounding Senator Martin Conway's conduct and subsequent disciplinary action within the party.
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Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy was taken aback by the exchange between Mary Lou McDonald and Micheál Martin.
Mary Lou’s attack on Mumbling Micheál meets outrage and silent approval – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-28
Verona Murphy issued an apology during the Dáil proceedings regarding the accusations made by Richard O’Donoghue.
‘Insider trading’ accusation from roaring Richard sparks testy Dáil exchanges – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-11
Verona Murphy's appointment as Ceann Comhairle was opposed by Sinn Féin.
Social Democrats, Labour and the Greens have some serious thinking to do – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy is due to go to Los Angeles as part of the St Patrick’s Day programme.
Micheál Martin confirms St Patrick’s Day invite from Donald Trump to White House – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-06
Verona Murphy led the way in thanking Mick O'Brien for his service.
TDs sing in a saturated spring to bid farewell to one of the Dáil’s unsung organisers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-05
Verona Murphy was due to welcome members of the Irish Women’s Parliamentary Caucus, Oireachtas colleagues and members of Diplomatic Corps to an event 'to showcase and celebrate the traditions' associated with our patron saint.
A call from ‘Death’ turns a junior minister into a detective – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-31
Verona Murphy is the Ceann Comhairle who attended Brian Crowley's funeral.
Brian Crowley defied the odds to live to age 61, funeral of former MEP hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-26
Verona Murphy TD was present at the ceremony as the Ceann Comhairle.
Cork man (90) who saved woman’s life is honoured posthumously at bravery awards – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-05
Verona Murphy has strongly denied that she was photographed in support of a Sinn Féin Bill.
Verona Murphy says photo opportunity with Sinn Féin does not mean she supports party’s Bill – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-25
Verona Murphy began the session by wishing everyone a happy International Men’s Day.
After their grand day out at Dublin Castle, TDs were rolling in the aisles in Dáil – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-13
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy was delighted to welcome Richard Boyd Barrett back.
Cancer services saved Richard Boyd Barrett’s life. Now, he wants to give back – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy announced the vacant Dáil seat in Galway West following Catherine Connolly's election as president.
Call in Dáil for immediate byelection to fill Catherine Connolly’s Galway West seat – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-05
Verona Murphy is the Ceann Comhairle who announced Catherine Connolly's political passing.
Jack Chambers endures silent tsunami of schadenfreude in the Dáil – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-05
Verona Murphy made introductory remarks at the first sitting of this session of Dáil Éireann.
This is the age of Mad Hatter Tea Party politics featuring Donald Trump as the Queen of Hearts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
Verona Murphy drew attention to the issue of anonymous circulation of information about political figures online.
Facebook posts about Jim Gavin removed for violating standards – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-22
Verona Murphy has said she has become aware of a 'vast increase' in the level of anonymous online threats to Oireachtas members since she was elected Ceann Comhairle.
Threats to politicians ‘a phenomenon’ that can no longer be ignored, says Verona Murphy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-21
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy sought a meeting with party leaders to discuss the abuse of politicians.
Hollowing out of democracy is secondary to the profits of big tech – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-20
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy spoke about the 'alarming rise in the serious threats and online abuse directed at a significant number of members of the houses of the Oireachtas'.
Security tight at Leinster House; Independent Ireland requests minute’s silence for Charlie Kirk – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-17
Verona Murphy is the Ceann Comhairle to whom Conor Sheehan has written regarding Eoin Hayes' statement.
Labour seeks Dáil time for Eoin Hayes to make statement on Israel-linked shares – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-11
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy survived a confidence vote over her handling of the speaking rights dispute.
Dáil clerk job up for grabs with a salary of just under €250,000 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-17
Verona Murphy, the Ceann Comhairle, was trying to maintain order during the rowdy discussion.
Minister for Health makes emergency intervention after Taoiseach’s joke ripples through the House – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-16
Verona Murphy made history as the Dáil’s first female Ceann Comhairle.
Guests sang Donald Trump’s signature tune at the US ambassador’s bash until embarrassment got the better of them – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-07
Verona Murphy is the President of the House of Representatives in the Irish Parliament and will meet with Igor Grosu.
discuții bilaterale și întâlniri cu diaspora – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-06-28
Verona Murphy is the Ceann Comhairle of the Oireachtas Commission.
Britain’s ambassador takes Darragh O’Brien’s name gaffe like a diplomat at summer garden party – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-28
Verona Murphy is the Ceann Comhairle who enforces strict time limits during parliamentary debates.
Dáil interruptions starting to wreck Taoiseach’s head – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-19
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy welcomed the O’Farrell family to the Dáil.
A mother who refused to take no for an answerIreland· 2025-05-28
She is the Ceann Comhairle who dressed up as a pirate for a festival.
Dismay among RTÉ staffers as broadcaster hires actors to play journalists in ‘make-believe’ ad campaign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-24
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy has found that Minister for Housing James Browne failed to comply with Dáil rules.
James Browne broke Dáil rules when refusing to release housing data, Ceann Comhairle finds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-20
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy hailed the proposals to swap US licences for Irish ones as 'pragmatic'.
Drivers push to swap US licences for Irish ones amid test backlog – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-05
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris intended to write to Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy about the comments made in the Dáil.
Garda Commissioner insists protesters arrested in Dublin were not strip-searched, and no cavity search – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-15