Eugene Murphy (born 26 August 1965) is an Irish independent, former Fianna Fáil politician who has served as a Senator for the Agricultural Panel since June 2020. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Roscommon–Galway constituency from 2016 to 2020.[1][2]
Eugene Murphy | |
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| Senator | |
| Assumed office 29 June 2020 | |
| Constituency | Agricultural Panel |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office February 2016 – February 2020 | |
| Constituency | Roscommon–Galway |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 August 1965 Strokestown, County Roscommon, Ireland |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Fianna Fáil (until 2024) |
| Alma mater | University College Galway |
He was a member of Roscommon County Council for the Boyle local electoral area from 1985 to 2016.[3] He is a producer and presenter with local radio stations Shannonside and Northern Sound.
He was the Fianna Fáil spokesperson on the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief.
He lost his seat at the 2020 general election.
Murphy sought a nomination from Fianna Fáil to be selected as candidate in Roscommon–Galway at the 2024 general election, but lost the constituency selection vote. On 4 November 2024, after the party told him he would not be added to their general election ticket, Murphy announced that he would contest as an independent.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Eugene Murphy". Oireachtas Members Database. Archived from the original on 11 May 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ "Election 2016: Eugene Murphy". RTÉ News. 27 February 2016. Archived from the original on 27 May 2019. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- ^ "Eugene Murphy". ElectionsIreland.org. Archived from the original on 7 August 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ Hussey, Sinéad (4 November 2024). "Fianna Fáil Senator Eugene Murphy to run as independent".