Ceann Comhairle
The Ceann Comhairle (Irish: [ˌcaːn̪ˠ ˈkoːɾˠl̠ʲə] ⓘ; "Head of [the] Council"; plural usually Cinn Comhairle [ˌciːn̠ʲ ˈkoːɾˠl̠ʲə]) is the chairperson (or speaker) of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas (parliament) of Ireland. The person who holds the position is elected by members of the Dáil from among their number in the first session after each general election. The Ceann Comhairle since 10 March 2016 has been Seán Ó Fearghaíl, Fianna Fáil TD. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle since 23 July 2020 has been Catherine Connolly, Independent TD.
| Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann | |
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Incumbent Seán Ó Fearghaíl since 10 March 2016 | |
| Dáil Éireann | |
| Status | Presiding officer |
| Member of | |
| Seat | Leinster House, Dublin |
| Nominator | At least seven TDs at start of a new term after a general election |
| Appointer | Dáil Éireann following election by secret ballot. |
| Term length | Until the end of the current Dáil. No term limits are imposed on the office. |
| Constituting instrument | Article 15 – Constitution of Ireland |
| Inaugural holder | Cathal Brugha |
| Formation | 21 January 1919 |
| Deputy | Leas-Cheann Comhairle |
| Salary | €227,448 annually |
| Website | Official website |
Politics of the Republic of Ireland |
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