Comhairle in a sentence

On the news breaking that the festival was to be cancelled, the Comhairle met with the promoters to seek reassurance that full refunds would be provided for those who had bought tickets and that the Comhairle’s loan investment was safe.

In 1997 he was elected as Ceann Comhairle, holding the role for five years before being Leas Ceann Comhairle for a another five years until his retirement.

For those who may not know, Comhairle na nÓg are youth councils in the 31 local authorities around the country.

I know that I speak for everyone in this house, when I say that it's a profound embarrassment and the depth of public anger is entirely justified,” the Ceann Comhairle said.

Meanwhile, the names of its 174 TDs were read into the Dail record before a vote was held on electing the Ceann Comhairle.

Ms Foley has written to the Ceann Comhairle’s office to ask Mr Doherty to correct the Dail record in relation to his “incorrect claim that she ‘misled’ the Dail on the issue”.

Sinn Fein candidate to become Ceann Comhairle Aengus O Snodaigh said it was important that the person elected can speak Irish in what is a bilingual chamber.

There’s some doubt as to whether Wexford TD Verona Murphy will be the first female Ceann Comhairle.

The topic of XXX voted on today will form the basis of the incoming Comhairle na nÓg National Executive’s formal workplan for the next two years.

You could all get together and prank one of the terrified new TDs by making them Ceann Comhairle.

DUP leader Arlene Foster also responded furiously to the tweet, and signalled her intention to raise it with the Ceann Comhairle.

Likewise for this Ard Comhairle member.

Speaking yesterday in the Dáil, Ceann Comhairle Sean Ó Fearghail said Minister Cowen had asked for time to explain and apologise for his actions, and said there would be no questions put to him after his apology.

The first business for the Ceann Comhairle is to seek nominations for the position of Taoiseach later today.

Email “TDs must be in designated seats for Dáil votes to take place for time being, Ceann Comhairle says”.

The comhairle is a huge employer, especially of women.

Comhairle leader Roddie Mackay said: ‘It is good to see progress being made by the authority in these areas and recognised by these scrutiny bodies.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is to receive an extra £1.2 million after revised budget proposals were unveiled by Finance Secretary Derek Mackay.

He said: ‘I have written to comhairle leader Roddie Mackay and all councillors.

Tony Wade, Sports Facilities Services Manager at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, added: ‘We are really delighted the Scottish Cup will be visiting the Outer Hebrides for the first time.