Paul Murphy
Paul Murphy is an Irish politician and member of the Dáil Éireann representing the Social Democrats. Known for his vocal critiques of government policies, Murphy often advocates for social justice and housing rights. In the recent parliamentary debate, he interjected with pointed remarks regarding the Taoiseach's comments, highlighting the nuances of political language and accountability.
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Det Supt Paul Murphy is heading the Garda cold case team investigating the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier.
Gardaí seek international help to identify DNA found on Sophie Toscan du Plantier boot – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-30
Paul Murphy was involved in a defamation case initiated by Alan Shatter over Epstein claims.
Alan Shatter to take defamation case against TD Paul Murphy over Epstein claims – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-07
Paul Murphy of People Before Profit–Solidarity was involved in a legal challenge concerning the attendance of 'super junior' ministers at Cabinet meetings.
Two TDs awarded 50% of costs in unsuccessful legal challenge over ‘super junior’ ministers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-06
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy accused the Government of a shameful response to the war.
Pressure on Government to say attack by US and Israel on Iran is a breach of international law – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-06
Paul Murphy is a member of Solidarity-People Before Profit who raised questions about the war.
Taoiseach’s Operation Septic Turkey prompts epic levels of fury on Opposition benches – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-04
Paul Murphy won a byelection in Dublin South West.
Expect to hear the phrase ‘Governments don’t win byelections’ a lot in the months ahead – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-04
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy asked if any of the investigations are into the management of X.
Number of Garda investigations into Grok AI images rises to 244 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-03
Army Chaplain Father Paul Murphy was attacked but managed to remain conscious and give instructions for his treatment.
How quick thinking saved lives after Army chaplain stabbed by teenage boy in Galway – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-03
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy called for the Taoiseach’s upcoming visit to the White House to be cancelled.
President Connolly calls for immediate diplomacy following strikes in Middle East – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-01
Paul Murphy is a TD who clashed with the Taoiseach over Ireland’s neutrality and military cooperation.
Watch live: ‘Abuse ruined their childhoods’Ireland· 2026-02-25
Paul Murphy was brought in as a substitute at half-time.
Late Dublin threat does little to alarm Kerry in lacklustre Croke Park meeting – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-22
Paul Murphy expressed that Catherine Connolly will represent their values in the presidency well.
‘She’s careful, she’s considered, she’s steady’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-14
Paul Murphy, a People Before Profit-Solidarity TD, criticized the deportation flights as adding insult to injury.
Use of Shannon Airport to deport Palestinians from US ‘reprehensible’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-06
Paul Murphy criticized Elon Musk for turning X into a platform for the mass production of child sexual abuse imagery.
Social media groups cannot catch all harmful posts, TikTok tells Oireachtas committee – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-05
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy told Ms Smyth an aide in his office had, with his consent, used the same technology that afternoon to undress a picture of him.
Social networks could be treated as publishers if they host illegal content, Minister of State says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-27
Paul Murphy is chief executive of Climeaction, a company that provides specialised energy audits.
‘I bought a boat a few years back. It cost roughly what a deposit for a small house would have’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-19
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy argued at the time that Harris’s comments were 'dangerous'.
‘Dog-whistling’ or ‘difficult truths’? Harris draws fire for housing crisis-migration link – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-16
Paul Murphy is a TD who raised concerns about the State's contribution to the World Bank.
Finance committee votes against seeking Donohoe’s attendance over State’s €141.4m World Bank contribution – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-15
Fr Paul Murphy was attacked with a knife while driving back to a military barracks.
Army chaplain attacked with knife to receive military honour – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-13Paul Murphy is a TD who attended the rally protesting against intervention in Venezuela.
Venezuelans protest in Dublin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-11
People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Paul Murphy also expressed a desire to consult his legal team before deciding on an appeal.
‘Emphatic’ rejection super-junior ministers challenges surprises constitutional lawyers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-20
Paul Murphy expressed disappointment over the court's decision and announced plans to appeal.
بریڈپٹ کو انجلینا جولی کے خلاف ’وائنری کیس‘ میں بڑی قانونی کامیابی مل گئی
Pakistan· 2025-12-19
Party colleague Paul Murphy on Wednesday night unsuccessfully sought to have the legislation restored to the order paper.
Dáil votes by narrow margin not to restore abortion Bill that ends three-day wait for termination – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-18
Paul Murphy was jailed for nine years for acting as a getaway driver in the murder of David Byrne.
Regency Hotel getaway driver suffers stroke in prison, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-12
People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Paul Murphy followed the action taken by Pa Daly.
Court to rule this month on challenges over superjunior ministers’ Cabinet attendance – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-02
Paul Murphy is a TD for the Dublin South-West constituency and represents People Before Profit–Solidarity.
Left’s unity from Catherine Connolly campaign faces its first big tests – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-20
Paul Murphy of People Before Profit–Solidarity told the Tánaiste he was trying 'to throw out your dogwhistles and not be challenged on it'.
Simon Harris may be wrong about migration figures but he wasn’t dogwhistling – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-18
Paul Murphy is a TD who introduced an Emergency Inspection of Dublin Zoo Bill to highlight serious issues at the attraction.
Dublin Zoo strongly rejects TD’s claims of animal mistreatment, sexual harassment of staff – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06Paul Murphy said there is a direct line between the dog whistling of Government leaders and the scapegoating of asylum seekers.
Simon Harris calls for ‘rational, calm, informed debate’ on immigration – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-04
Paul Murphy called for 'a major conference of the left to discuss the next steps of continuing and deepening left co-operation.'
Catherine Connolly landslide sparks hope for left-wing unity but soul-searching in FF – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-27
