The 34th Dáil had its first sitting today, with 74 TDs in attendance - including 60 first time TDs. 

There has yet to be a new Government formed and it is unlikely there will be until mid-January, however, today marked the new Dáil's first sitting.

Before the first meeting kicked off, Simon Harris visited President Michael D Higgins to officially tender his resignation as Taoiseach.

Taoiseach Resignation with President Higgins in Aras an Uachtarain prior to Dail sitting. 18-12-24 Pic Maxwell’s

Harris' resignation is part of the formalities ahead of the sitting of the new Dáil.

He will remain as caretaker Taoiseach until a new Taoiseach is elected and will attend a European Council meeting in Brussels tonight.

Pic shows President Higgins with Simon Harris who resigned as Taoiseach in Aras an Uachtarain. 18-12-24 Pic Maxwell’s

Meanwhile, TDs gathered for family photos ahead of the first Dáil sitting.

Labour TD Ciarán Ahearn photographed with his family. Image: Jessica Woodlock/Newstalk

Married TDs Maeve Brophy and Colm Brophy entered their first day as co-workers.

Married couple & TDs Maeve Brophy and Colm Brophy. Image: Jessica Woodlock/Newstalk

Below is TD Matt Carthy pictured with his daughter who turned 18 today.

TD Matt Carthy pictured with his daughter who turned 18 on the date of the first sitting of the Dáil. Image: Jessica Woodlock/Newstalk

Labour TD Marie Sherlock, who fought a tough battle to win her seat againt Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, is pictured below with her family.

TD Marie Sherlock pictured with her family. Image: Jessica Woodlock/Newstalk

First priority for the new Dáil was to elect the new Ceann Comhairle.

The first Sitting of the 34th Dail. 18-12-24 Pic: Maxwell’s

The Ceann Comhairle is elected by secret ballot.

First Sitting of the 34th Dail. 18-12-24 Pic Maxwell’s

Wexford TD Verona Murphy was one of the candidates for Ceann Comhairle - with Sinn Féin's Aengus O'Snodaigh and Fianna Fáil TDs Sean O'Fearghail and John McGuinness also in the running.

Pic shows Verona Murphy TD. 18-12-24 Pic Maxwell’s

Sinn Féin's Aengus O'Snodaigh awaiting the vote result.

Pic shows Angus O Snodaigh, candidate for new Ceann Comhairle. 18-12-24 Pic Maxwell’s

Candidates await the results of the secret Ceann Comhairle vote.

Pic shows Verona Murphy TD waiting for results of the Ceann Comhairle vote. 18-12-24 Pic Maxwell’s

Verona Murphy was elected Ceann Comhairle on the third count of votes.

Pic shows Verona Murphy hugging her daughter Robyn Murphy after being elected for new Ceann Comhairle. 18-12-24 Pic Maxwell’s

Verona Murphy is the first woman to be elected into the role of Ceann Comhairle.

Pic shows Verona Murphy and Michael Lowry after being elected for new Ceann Comhairle. 18-12-24 Pic Maxwell’s

Main image: Pic shows Verona Murphy after being elected for new Ceann Comhairle. 18-12-24 Image: Maxwell’s