Tony Murphy, Ireland's member of the European Court of Auditors (ECA), has been elected president of the court for a second time, with a fresh three-year term beginning 1 October.
A native of Cabra, Dublin, Mr Murphy was first elected president of the Luxembourg court in October 2022, and has served as the Irish member since March 2018.
Mr Murphy said: "To be re-elected as the ECA’s president is a great privilege, and I take immense pride, as an Irishman from Cabra, in leading this EU institution.
"I am passionate about Irish representation in the EU and am excited to oversee the ECA during Ireland's upcoming EU presidency in the second half of 2026.
"I look forward to the ECA making meaningful contributions during this important time, especially as the EU navigates negotiations for the 2028-2034 [EU budget]."
Mr Murphy is a qualified accountant and internal auditor who has worked for more than 40 years in public-sector auditing.
He began his career with the Office of Comptroller Auditor General (OCAG) in Dublin in the late 1970s.
After two decades with OCAG, he took up a role with the European Commission in Luxembourg and in 2013 joined the ECA, serving as Head of Private Office of an ECA Member and as director, prior to his nomination as Member by the Irish Government.
The ECA is the EU’s independent financial watchdog which audits the EU’s revenue and expenditure to ensure funds are used legally and effectively.
The court produces annual and special reports and opinions which assess the financial management of EU institutions, promote transparency, and help improve how EU funds are spent.
The President of the ECA is elected by the 27 Members of the Court, who represent the member states. The election is conducted through a secret ballot during an official meeting, and the candidate must receive an absolute majority of votes to be elected.
