Paul Murphy

Affordable Ireland Campaign

Paul Murphy welcomes SIPTU vote for strike action over pay

Government fears cost of living protests. Urges people to turn out in their thousands at Affordable Ireland Campaign protest on Saturday, 19th September.

1 Sep 2026

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Paul Murphy Welcomes New Zealand's New Greyhound Racing Ban

Effective 1 July 2026, the new ban in New Zealand ends the barbaric practice. People Before Profit's TD says it's well over time for Ireland to do the same and outlaw this animal cruelty industry.

31 Jul 2026

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Paul Murphy Calls for Charges against Palestine Solidarity Activists for Actions to Disrupt Genocide to be Dropped

We are all obligated to do what we can to prevent a genocide. The activists should not face punitive action and punishment by the state. The state should end its punitive actions. The charges against Palestine solidarity activists seeking to disrupt genocide should be dropped.

30 Jul 2026

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How Much Money are the Billionaire Collison Brothers Putting into Progress Ireland?

Paul Murphy repeats call for disclosure of Collisons’ funding of Progress Ireland. California billionaires’ tax vote is part of growing worldwide demand. People Before Profit to reiterate multi-millionaires tax proposal in Budget 2027.

30 Jul 2026

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Paul Murphy Says Government Throwing Petrol on Bonfire of Climate Protections

Fears government will use EU Presidency to spread dangerous anti-environment agenda across Europe.

28 Jul 2026

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Trump Administration's 'Outrageous Threat' -Government Should Tell US to 'Back Off'

Paul Murphy slams ‘outrageous threat’ from US on Israeli Settlements Bill. Government should call in Ambassador to tell US to ‘back off’. Invitation to Trump to visit Ireland ‘unthinkable’.

24 Jul 2026

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Paul Murphy Calls For Statement From Minister McEntee On Officials’ Attendance At US Summit To Delegitimise And Threaten Trump’s Political Opponents

"It is very clear this is a red-scare smear campaign against political opponents of Trump, the Republican party and the wealth and power they represent... The Trump administration is working across multiple anti-democratic fronts to undermine his political opponents ahead of mid-term elections..."

23 Jul 2026

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Carlow College Closure Should Be Paused Pending Full Transparency Over Decision-Making

People Before Profit calls for Carlow College closure to be paused pending full transparency over decision-making. Cllr Wallace: "Cross-party support for staff and students is growing." TD Paul Murphy: "Too many fundamental questions remain unanswered"

22 Jul 2026

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Paul Murphy Says Ban on E-Scooters for Under-18s is Wrong Response

Calls for ban on sales to children and stronger controls on maximum design speeds

21 Jul 2026