# Paul Murphy

This year

2023

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.

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Feb 17th 2023, 12:03 AM

# Courts

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.

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Feb 9th 2023, 12:28 PM

Voices

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.

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Feb 9th 2023, 10:00 AM

# Paschal Donohoe

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’.

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Jan 18th 2023, 7:01 PM

# Other commitments

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.

17.4k

Jan 10th 2023, 5:02 PM

Last year

2022

# Podcast

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.

9.3k

Dec 1st 2022, 12:00 PM

# Title winners

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.

10.1k

Nov 13th 2022, 5:28 PM

# Onwards

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.

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Oct 16th 2022, 5:03 PM

# pay as you go

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.

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Oct 5th 2022, 5:31 PM

# Paul Murphy

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”.

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Sep 14th 2022, 5:41 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

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.

26.6k

Sep 8th 2022, 12:05 AM

Voices

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.

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May 24th 2022, 9:50 AM

'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.

18.1k

May 10th 2022, 3:42 PM

# Ukraine

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.”

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Apr 6th 2022, 5:08 PM

# Neutrality

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.

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Mar 30th 2022, 9:20 PM

# cold classrooms

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.

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Jan 7th 2022, 6:03 PM

All time

# PUP

'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.

35.8k

Nov 17th 2021, 7:41 AM

# Too big to fail

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.

18.8k

Oct 5th 2021, 7:13 PM

# on form

'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.

9.8k

Aug 25th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Tribute

'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.

18.7k

Aug 6th 2021, 7:40 AM

# Judiciary

Dáil hears allegation of "abuse of power" by a judge

Paul Murphy TD asked the Taoiseach about a case he was told about recently.

35.2k

Jul 15th 2021, 9:44 PM

# Renting

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.

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.

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May 28th 2021, 2:07 PM

# Elder Statesmen

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.

10.2k

May 13th 2021, 6:45 AM

# regency hotel

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.

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Apr 26th 2021, 6:12 PM

# People Before Profit

'The left is pulling together': Dublin TD Paul Murphy has joined People Before Profit

Murphy had previously set up the eco-socialist party RISE.

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Mar 1st 2021, 8:38 PM

# Rathmore

'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.

35.4k

Jan 31st 2021, 8:00 AM

# Kingdom Leader

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.

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Jan 25th 2021, 8:33 PM

# Legend

Cats legend Paul Murphy announces retirement from inter-county game

The defender won four All-Irelands in a glittering career.

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Jan 15th 2021, 8:47 AM

# golfgate

People Before Profit TDs to move impeachment motion against Seámus Woulfe

The judge would only be removed if both the Dáil and Seanad supported such a motion.

33.3k

Nov 22nd 2020, 1:29 PM

# decimated

Dublin taxi drivers 'working 10-12 hours for less than €50 or €60'

A number of taxi groups protested outside Leinster House today.

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Oct 8th 2020, 3:04 PM

# factcheck

Debunked: No, Paul Murphy isn't recruiting and training actors to attend protests

The fake advertisement was shared on social media following protests in Dublin at the weekend.

30.6k

Sep 17th 2020, 6:15 AM

# Animal Rights

All eyes on the Greens as TD calls for hare coursing to be banned

TD Paul Murphy has called or cross-party support for the Bill.

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Sep 16th 2020, 3:21 PM

# March

Hundreds take to Dublin streets calling for left-wing government

Several hundred people from various groups took part in a protest this afternoon.

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Mar 7th 2020, 5:40 PM

# the new radicals

From alliances to acrimony: Why is the Irish left so fond of a split?

A brief history of the left-wing splits and alliances of the past decade.

9.3k

Feb 6th 2020, 7:38 PM

# rent hike

Some pensioners in South Dublin to be hit with council house rent rise of more than €600

“Multi-person households” that include pensioners will not receive the €10 weekly discount.

34.9k

Nov 22nd 2019, 6:08 PM

# Top Cat

A day in the life of Kilkenny star Murphy on peacekeeping duties in Lebanon

Paul Murphy will miss next year’s league campaign due to his upcoming tour of duty with the Irish army.

10.3k

Nov 8th 2019, 4:58 PM

# Ceann Comhairle

TDs secure permission to challenge decision to refuse 'money message' motion

The High Court granted the permission today.

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Nov 6th 2019, 6:35 PM

# new left

Paul Murphy unveils new political grouping called RISE

Murphy announced he was parting ways with the Socialist Party last week.

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Sep 30th 2019, 2:09 PM

# separate ways

Paul Murphy TD parts company with Socialist Party and plans to launch new group

Murphy is currently a TD for Dublin South-West.

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Sep 26th 2019, 7:00 PM

# black and amber

'It’s important to protect that culture and tradition - treating the jersey with respect'

Veteran defender Paul Murphy is preparing for his eighth All-Ireland final with the Cats.

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Aug 13th 2019, 2:50 PM