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# Paul Murphy

This year
2023
'It was a great save, but those are the breaks' - Two key kicks for Kerry against Dublin
The Kingdom defender on pivotal moments in recent meetings between the counties.
Government defends security forum as opposition label it 'rigged' and 'unashamedly one-sided'
Mick Barry said he believes the forum is “rigged” and opposition leaders have been “excluded”.
Martin to Murphy: 'I shudder to think of the day where you might be in authority'
An Tánaiste criticised Paul Murphy and the opposition for their response to the forum which he called a “sickening form of politics”.
'Galway came to win, Kilkenny came to play' - The start of a thrilling three-game saga in 2012
Four-time All-Ireland winner Paul Murphy recalls the Leinster final, drawn All-Ireland final and replay between the two sides.
Free speech fears and far-right conspiracies: the culture war over Ireland's hate speech bill
A report by
Stephen McDermott
A chorus of negative reactions to the bill has grown louder in recent weeks.
Paul Murphy's request to take Dáil questions about Jobstown protest should be facilitated, says Varadkar
The Taoiseach indicated it wouldn’t be in return for a Q&A with Niall Collins.
Varadkar suggests Paul Murphy should be quizzed on 2014 Jobstown protest in heated Dáil session
Varadkar said it is the job of Dáil Éireann to hold ministers to account.
Paul Murphy makes complaint to Sipo over Niall Collins land sale controversy
Controversy has surrounded Collins over allegations surrounding the sale of land in Patrickswell in 2008, when he was a member of the Dáil.
Landlord TDs shouldn't be allowed vote on rent bill, Dáil hears
All 23 landlord TDs were named in the Dáil by Paul Murphy this afternoon.
Paul Murphy says protest at his family home was 'completely wrong and inappropriate'
A group of protestors turned up outside the Dublin TD’s house last night.
Anti-immigrant protestors picket home of Paul Murphy, partner and new baby
The PBP TD said that he believed the protest was “dangerous”.
Fianna Fáil TD Niall Collins issues statement regarding allegations surrounding sale of land
Collins has been the subject of allegations relating to the disposal of land in recent days.
Gerry Hutch walks free from court after not guilty verdict in Regency Hotel murder trial
Paul Murphy (61) and Jason Bonney (50) were found guilty of the charges they faced.
Shooting of George Nkencho: GSOC probe completed ahead of decision on sending report to DPP
George Nkencho died after he was shot during an interaction with gardaí in December 2020.
The 27-year-old died outside his Dublin home in December 2020 after being shot multiple times by members of a Garda Armed Support Unit.
GSOC's role is to act as an independent agency to investigate when someone suffers a serious injury or dies when interacting with gardaí.
There has been repeated criticisms of the delay in the investigation.
Paul Murphy takes Sipo to High Court over decision not to investigate Varadkar over contract leak
Murphy’s initial application for judicial review was filed yesterday.
Paul Murphy: Anti-refugee protests a far cry from grassroots 'no to water charges' campaigns
‘You’d have to have your head in the sand not to notice that Ireland’s emerging far-right is playing a crucial role here,’ writes the Dublin TD.
Paschal Donohoe apologises for 'clear mistake' but opposition parties query figures
Minister Paschal Donohoe said he understood work on hanging election posters to have been done on a ‘voluntary basis’.
Watching Munster win in camper van in New Zealand to All-Ireland final in Croke Park
Murphy streamed the Munster final from a camper van in New Zealand at 4:30am.
Last year
2022
The Explainer: What is RSV and why are so many children sick with it?
Parent Paul Murphy, whose son is being treated in hospital for RSV, and Dr Niamh Lynch explain more in this week’s podcast episode.
Kerry All-Ireland winners celebrate as they help Rathmore return to senior ranks
Paul Murphy and Shane Ryan added another medal to their 2022 collection.
Murphy hits 55-metre winning point as East Kerry reach third county final in four years
Murphy’s long-range score sends East Kerry into a decider where they will meet Mid Kerry.
Taoiseach criticised for lack of clarity on disconnection moratorium for pay-as-you-go customers
Martin maintains there are extra protections in place to protect customers.
Paul Murphy TD says he was repeatedly kicked by protesters when leaving Leinster House
Murphy said that he was “not intimidated” by the protestors “in the slightest”.
SIPO refuses to name ex-government officials who asked to waive 'cooling off' period for lobbying
A report by
Stephen McDermott
13 people have asked for the exemption in two years.
13 former special advisers have asked for the exemption in two years.
Lobbying regulator SIPO has refused a Freedom of Information request to reveal identities of those who applied, Stephen McDermott writes.
Paul Murphy: The government's treatment of medical scientists on pay has been shameful
As medical scientists’ industrial action escalates, the TD says it’s time for pay parity for these frontline workers.
'More than happy to throw my lot in with Kilkenny footballers' - Ex-Cats hurling star Murphy
Kilkenny will be playing in the All-Ireland junior football championship.
People Before Profit TDs didn't clap Zelenskyy's speech in protest over sanctions
“We can’t applaud calls for more sanctions which are hurting ordinary Russians and only bolstering the Putin regime at home.”
Government parties vote against bill calling for a referendum on Ireland's neutrality
Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said Ireland’s neutrality has never stopped us participating in world events.
Renewed calls for HEPA filters in classrooms as low temperatures are reported in schools
Current health and safety regulations do not allow for temperatures to drop below 16 degrees in classrooms.
All time
'People can't be expected to live on fresh air': McDonald hits out at decision to cut PUP payments
Cuts to the PUP took effect yesterday as the government announced new Covid-19 restrictions.
What do Irish politicians make of calls to 'nationalise' or 'break up' Facebook?
US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez last night said the company should be broken up.
'Off the ball, he’s doing dirty work' - Clifford's scintillating form driving Kerry forward
Paul Murphy says having a second Clifford brother on the team has been a major advantage for the Kingdom.
'He’s probably the toughest guy I’ve marked. Hopefully it’s not the last we see of him'
Kerry captain Paul Murphy pays tribute to James O’Donoghue who has stepped away from the Kerry panel.
Dáil hears allegation of "abuse of power" by a judge
Paul Murphy TD asked the Taoiseach about a case he was told about recently.
Landlords can impose rent increases of up to 8% under newly-discovered loophole as Covid-19 rent freeze ends
Measures that provided for a rent freeze for those in financial trouble were implemented during the pandemic.
Measures that provided for a rent freeze for those in financial trouble were implemented during the pandemic.
In Rent Pressure Zones, the maximum rent increase permitted is 4% per annum.
Where a landlord carries out a rent review for the first time in two years in an RPZ, a total increase of 8% increase can apply.
Government to set up Commission on Housing to deal with housing issues in Ireland over the coming decades
Number of residential units sent for planning dropped by 29% in first quarter of this year
Where do Kerry's older All-Ireland winning crew stand ahead of 2021 season?
Only five players that featured in the 2014 final win are still involved with the Kingdom.
Bail granted to one of three men accused of helping gang out with Regency shooting
Jason Bonney has been granted bail, he and two other men, are charged in connection with the Regency Hotel murder of David Byrne.
'The left is pulling together': Dublin TD Paul Murphy has joined People Before Profit
Murphy had previously set up the eco-socialist party RISE.
'You couldn't pick two better people as captains' - The club producing Kerry's new football leaders
It was a momentous week for the Rathmore club with Paul Murphy and Aislinn Desmond chosen as Kerry captains.
Murphy named new captain of Kerry senior footballers for 2021 season
Paul Murphy takes over a position filled last year by David Clifford, while Daniel Collins will skipper The Kingdom’s hurlers for a second time.