Susan O'Keeffe (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I would like to tease out Professor Farrell's comments on the election of Ceann Comhairle. If a party has a majority in the Dáil, is it likely to agree to such arrangements? On paper I understand the argument about secret ballots as a means of aiming for an independent Ceann Comhairle, but if a party is in the majority are Members not going to vote for the person they want?