Person: Paul Murphy

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Coronavirus - Wed Aug 4, 2021
Paul Murphy wins order quashing Sipo refusal to investigate Leo Varadkar allegations
Mr Justice Barry O'Donnell directed that the matter go back to the Standards in Public Office (Sipo) for further consideration

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024

Gardaí probe alleged animal welfare issues at Dublin Zoo
Gardaí probe alleged animal welfare issues at Dublin Zoo
The new allegations follow a previous protected disclosure made by a whistleblower at the zoo in 2022 which were investigated but not upheld

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Department of Children's Growing Up In Ireland report
Tusla reports that a total of 34 children in its care are missing
New report also shows one child in the Separated Children Seeking International Protection service has been missing since 2022

Sun, 16 Jun, 2024

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Dáil debate on neutrality sparks heated exchange between Tánaiste and People Before Profit TDs
People Before Profit TD, Paul Murphy, claimed Micheál Martin was 'telling lies'

Thu, 02 May, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Far right in Ireland — heed the warning before it’s too late
Irish Examiner view: Far right in Ireland — heed the warning before it’s too late
In 1984, Mario Cuomo, then governor of New York, delivered one of the great American political speeches on the impact of Ronald Reagan’s policies.  Cuomo offered a confirmation, not a warning, saying: “This is how we were warned it would be.

Wed, 01 May, 2024

'I will not be intimidated': Death threat painted on wall near Paul Murphy's house
'I will not be intimidated': Death threat painted on wall near Paul Murphy's house
The words 'RIP Paul Murphy' appeared on a wall just five minutes from the TD’s home in Tallaght on Saturday night

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Sipo cannot decide if complaint against Taoiseach 'is too hot to handle', court told
Sipo cannot decide if complaint against Taoiseach 'is too hot to handle', court told
Paul Murphy seeks an order quashing Sipo's refusal to carry out an inquiry into Leo Varadkar’s sharing of a draft GP contract

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

Paul Murphy's High Court case against ethics watchdog to be heard next week 
Paul Murphy's High Court case against ethics watchdog to be heard next week 
Mr Murphy is seeking to quash a refusal of the Standards in Public Office Commission to carry out an investigation into allegations Taoiseach Leo Varadkar leaked a confidential GP contract document to a friend

Fri, 09 Feb, 2024

Concerns over Leinster House event featuring anti-vaccination campaigners
Concerns over Leinster House event featuring anti-vaccination campaigners
Senator Sharon Keogan has been criticised for arranging a briefing for politicians and political staff entitled 'WHO pandemic treaty, know the facts'

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

TD tells Dáil probe needed into spending on sauna and hot tub at Dublin Zoo
TD tells Dáil probe needed into spending on sauna and hot tub at Dublin Zoo
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy said there are 'very serious allegations' concerning the zoo, which also include the mistreatment of animals

Wed, 22 Nov, 2023

NI Council Elections 2023
McDonald says Israeli ambassador 'should no longer enjoy diplomatic status'
Ms McDonald said that ambassador Dana Erlich's position had become 'untenable'

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023

Animal testing continues to raise hackles in some quarters
Animal testing continues to raise hackles in some quarters
Animal testing is necessary says the Health Products Regulatory Authority, but not so claim certain animal welfare campaigners, who point to the rehoming of rabbits by one university as a welcome first step and want greater transparency

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

Taoiseach references 'Benefits Street' in debate about new disability payment plans
Taoiseach references 'Benefits Street' in debate about new disability payment plans
Leo Varadkar told new tiered system would put 'huge pressure' on those with disabilities

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023

Leo Varadkar becomes Taoiseach
S Who are the winners and losers of the boundary changes?
Despite an increase of 14 TDs, there will still be politicians left high and dry by changes but just who's in trouble after the boundary changes?

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

Paul Murphy granted leave to challenge Sipo's rejection of complaint against Taoiseach
Paul Murphy granted leave to challenge Sipo's rejection of complaint against Taoiseach
Mr Murphy made a complaint in November 2020 to Sipo that Mr Varadkar provided a copy of the confidential proposed GP's contract agreement in April 2019 to Dr Maitiú Ó Tuathail

Mon, 24 Jul, 2023

Government accused of 'rigging' a forum on neutrality
Government accused of 'rigging' a forum on neutrality
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy criticised the line-up of speakers at a forum on international security in Cork next week, claiming multiple speakers 'are on the record as being in favour of joining Nato'

Thu, 15 Jun, 2023

Regency trial: How CCTV was the undoing of Bonney and Murphy 
Regency trial: How CCTV was the undoing of Bonney and Murphy 
Pieced together from CCTV across many parts of North Dublin, the State presented what it claimed was Bonney and Murphy driving their vehicles on the day of the Regency murder at various junctures

Fri, 12 May, 2023

Getaway drivers for Regency Hotel murder sent to prison
Getaway drivers for Regency Hotel murder sent to prison
Ms Justice Burns said today she didn’t accept the claim their crime was at the lower end of offending as she issued sentence.

Fri, 12 May, 2023

Gerry Hutch court case
'Difficulties have arisen' — Gerard Hutch costs hearing adjourned until June
The sentencing of the two men convicted of acting as getaway drivers during the Regency Hotel attack is still scheduled for Friday

Wed, 10 May, 2023

Gerry Hutch court case
State to oppose Gerry Hutch's application to have his legal costs paid for
Paul Murphy and Jason Bonney, who were convicted for acting as getaway drivers for the gang that carried out the notorious Regency murder, will also be sentenced on Friday morning

Mon, 08 May, 2023

Taoiseach refuses Murphy's Jobstown Dáil deal
Taoiseach refuses Murphy's Jobstown Dáil deal
The Taoiseach has ruled out Niall Collins taking questions in the Dáil in exchange for People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy doing the same concerning the 2014 Jobstown protest

Thu, 04 May, 2023

Paul Murphy taking questions on Jobstown to allow politicians grill Niall Collins ruled out
Paul Murphy taking questions on Jobstown to allow politicians grill Niall Collins ruled out
Murphy was one of six charged with falsely imprisoning former tánaiste Joan Burton and her adviser during a protest in 2014

Thu, 04 May, 2023

Varadkar accused of 'scandalous' abuse of Dáil privilege
Varadkar accused of 'scandalous' abuse of Dáil privilege
During sharp exchanges in the Dáil, the Taoiseach made controversial comments to People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy, who labelled it 'another abuse of Dáil privilege'

Wed, 03 May, 2023

'I truly believe she died alone': Families still wait for answers on covid-19 nursing home deaths
'I truly believe she died alone': Families still wait for answers on covid-19 nursing home deaths
Kerry Mescall is among a number of people still waiting for answers as to why they were denied the chance to be with their loved ones as they died 

Mon, 01 May, 2023

'I had been thinking about this happening all week as I couldn't swim': Survivor of Limerick crane accident
'I had been thinking about this happening all week as I couldn't swim': Survivor of Limerick crane accident
DPP seeks stiffer sentences against Nationwide Crane Hire Ltd and Palfinger Ireland Ltd

Wed, 26 Apr, 2023

22/9/2015 Dail Returns From Summer Holidays
Fianna Fáil TD Niall Collins to make Dáil statement this week over Limerick property deal
Mr Collins will make a Dáil statement on issues around his wife's purchase of a site in Limerick in 2008. He has maintained that he and his wife had no financial interest in the sale of the site

Tue, 25 Apr, 2023

Paul Murphy says protests at his family home 'upsetting'
Paul Murphy says protests at his family home 'upsetting'
People Before Profit TD said it was 'not right' to target families of public representatives

Tue, 25 Apr, 2023

Asian nurse taking care of mature male patient sitting on wheelchair in hospital. Young woman and old man wearing surgical face
Hiqa received 15 reports about nursing home where 22 people died during covid 
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy reveals that the health watchdog received the reports of concern over the last three years

Mon, 03 Apr, 2023

Paul Murphy bids to quash Sipo's refusal to investigate complaint against Leo Varadkar
Paul Murphy bids to quash Sipo's refusal to investigate complaint against Leo Varadkar
Mr Murphy made a complaint in November 2020 to Sipo that Mr Varadkar provided a copy of the confidential proposed GP's contract agreement in April 2019 to Dr Maitiú Ó Tuathail, president of the National Association of General Practitioners

Wed, 08 Feb, 2023

FILE PHOTO Embattled Minister Paschal Donohoe is facing questions over the payments for his 2016 postering campaign from busines
S Daniel McConnell: Donohoe’s credibility is being eroded by a minor controversy
Every day this saga remains alive, Donohoe’s position becomes more and more precarious

Sun, 22 Jan, 2023

Taoiseach to get legal advice but backs Damien English to keep TD role
Taoiseach to get legal advice but backs Damien English to keep TD role
TD resigned from junior ministry after it emerged he failed to disclose key information when applying for planning permission

Fri, 13 Jan, 2023

Politicians advised to get panic alarms and vary routes home for their safety 
Politicians advised to get panic alarms and vary routes home for their safety 
TDs issued with security advice in the wake of incident when dung was thrown at Anne Rabbitte and Ciarán Cannon 

Mon, 09 Jan, 2023

Protests planned over 'entirely inappropriate' docking of Dutch naval vessels in Cork
Protests planned over 'entirely inappropriate' docking of Dutch naval vessels in Cork
In the Dáil on Thursday, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said that the Government has "no plans to join NATO or any other military alliance"

Fri, 25 Nov, 2022

Hutch trial hears taxi driver said 'thank god' when gardaí arrived to tow his car for forensics
Hutch trial hears taxi driver said 'thank god' when gardaí arrived to tow his car for forensics
The court also heard that a mobile phone registered to Paul Murphy was turned off between 1.20pm and 3pm on the day David Byrne was shot dead

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

Hutch trial: Taxi driver told gardaí his car could have been 'cloned', court hears
Hutch trial: Taxi driver told gardaí his car could have been 'cloned', court hears
Paul Murphy had also said he had bought the Avensis off Eddie 'Neddie' Hutch, the older brother of Gerard 'The Monk' Hutch

Thu, 03 Nov, 2022

FILE PHOTO Russian Ambassador to Ireland Yuri Filatov was summoned to Iveagh House today, where he was informed that four Russia
Filatov: 'No ambiguity about the fact that Ireland is not neutral in the Ukrainian conflict' 
Yury Filatov said a recent Dáil debate about Ireland’s neutrality has helped illustrate that there is “no ambiguity about the fact that Ireland is not neutral in the Ukrainian conflict”

Thu, 27 Oct, 2022

National Implementation Plan press conference
Government considers waiving fee for people switching from pay-as-you-go to billpay
Leo Varadkar tells his Fine Gael parliamentary party colleagues the Government could ditch the energy bill switch fee

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

FILE PHOTO Former Sinn Féin councillor Jonathan Dowdall has pleaded guilty at the Special Criminal Court to facilitating the mur
Heightened security as Regency Hotel murder trials back in court
An Garda Síochána has stepped up patrols in the wake of last week's security alert ahead of today's sentencing of Patrick Dowdall and Jonathan Dowdall, and the trials of two other men

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Male employee speaking on video call with diverse colleagues on online briefing with laptop at home.
In-person events are back, but virtual meetings benefit everyone
Wheelchair user and director of Mobility says virtual meet-ups are beneficial for everyone, not just for those with limited mobility

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

Comment: The Robert Troy debacle begs the question 'What is the point of SIPO'?
Comment: The Robert Troy debacle begs the question 'What is the point of SIPO'?
If there are no penalties for consistently getting lists of assets wrong, and if selling houses to local authorities at a rate of knots is not something that needs to be declared, why would any TD bother to fill the declaration register out properly?

Thu, 18 Aug, 2022

Let Me Tell You: Episode 3 - Paul Murphy says he has no regrets over Jobstown protest 
Let Me Tell You: Episode 3 - Paul Murphy says he has no regrets over Jobstown protest 
The People Before Profit TD tells Irish Examiner podcast that he and others put shape on the controversial protest in 2014 

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Fergus Finlay: We need to put party politics aside to battle the cost-of-living crisis
The very existence of child poverty can only mean we’ve got our priorities all wrong

Tue, 05 Jul, 2022

Culture wars 'weaponised' against LGBTQI+ community
Culture wars 'weaponised' against LGBTQI+ community
Ireland a progressive nation but LGBTQI+ people face 'significant barriers to full participation in public life'

Thu, 23 Jun, 2022

CC LEINSTER HOUSE
Government to oppose 'unnecessary' bill on holding neutrality referendum 
The Government is to oppose a bill to hold a referendum on the issue of neutrality, claiming it is not necessary. Solidarity-PBP is bringing forward the bill to amend the constitution, which will be debated and voted upon in the Dáil tomorrow.

Tue, 29 Mar, 2022

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