'Independents'

Paul Murphy of People Before Profit holding up his hand in front of an image of a 21-member cabinet table. Headed by Micheal Martin and Simon Harris.

Paul Murphy Granted Leave to Appeal ‘Super Junior Ministers’ Case to Supreme Court

“The Constitution is very clear in outlining that the government shall ‘not have more than fifteen members’ and that it is bound to function collectively and confidentially." Paul Murphy TD

18 May 2026

Noel Thomas and Denman Rooke over a photo of a housing protest at Galway's Arts / Science Building

Denman Rooke Slams Noel Thomas for “More of the Same” Fianna Fáil Politics

Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas is a 10-year Fianna Fáil councillor. "But his politics haven't changed." says Denman Rooke. "That’s why his new party, Independent Ireland, is half-filled with ex-Fianna Fáilers who take their marching orders from business and landlords."

29 Apr 2026

Workmen installing barricades around the International Protection office in Dublin.

New International Protection Legislation In Breach Of Human Rights

Paul Murphy: Government is "legislating for the detention of children"; Coalition on EU Migration Pact: "This legislation will be a stain on Ireland’s international reputation, and it undermines the very core of what being Irish means".

29 Jan 2026

Paul Murphy TD

Paul Murphy Comments on High Court Verdict on Super Junior Ministers Action

Deputy Murphy's High Court action sought a declaration by the High Court that the attendance of ‘Super Junior’ Ministers at Cabinet breaches the provisions of the Constitution which limits the number of Ministers to 15 and which provides that the Cabinet shall act confidentially and collectively.

19 Dec 2025

Government accused of siding with 'low pay bosses' against workers

Government accused of siding with 'low pay bosses' against workers

The Fine Gael-Lowry Group-Fianna Fáil Government look set to vote against People Before Profit's Trade Union Recognition Bill which would get Irish workers a right to trade union recognition at thousands of workplaces around the country.

14 May 2025

Cllr Darragh Adelaide of United Against Racism says 'Stand up to the Far Right at the GPO Tomorrow.'

Cllr Darragh Adelaide of United Against Racism says 'Stand up to the Far Right at the GPO Tomorrow.'

Says the Government are to blame for the housing and other crises - not migrants

25 Apr 2025

Paul Murphy to Speak at Dublin Counter Demo

Paul Murphy to Speak at Dublin Counter Demo

Paul Murphy TD to attend United Against Racism demonstration to counter far right hate agenda of racism, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia. Says the housing and other crises we face are not caused by asylum seekers - the Government is to blame.

25 Apr 2025

People Before Profit support the Counter Demo

People Before Profit support the Counter Demo

Far right 'independents' & parties are organising a march in Dublin this weekend. It's not a celebration of Irishness. It's about blaming the most vulnerable for problems caused here by our own Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael-led governments (who the far-right 'independents' actually keep in power).

23 Apr 2025

FF/FG 'Independent' move 'Worse than we thought'

FF/FG 'Independent' move 'Worse than we thought'

Leaders Questions Halved. Dramatic Loss of Accountability. Vote Tuesday. People Before Profit's 'Independents & Parties Technical Group' will 'stridently defend' opposition rights.

20 Mar 2025