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The apology was accepted by Paul Murphy (file pic)

Man apologises for threatening TD Paul Murphy's wife

A man who threatened Dublin South-West TD Paul Murphy with slitting his wife's throat has been spared trial after apologising and citing a psychotic episode.

Courts • 19 Jun

People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy speaking to media at Dublin Airport

Paul Murphy returns to Ireland after Egypt detention

People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy, who was detained twice in Egypt while participating in the Global March to Gaza, has returned to Ireland.

Politics • 18 Jun

Mr Murphy has applied to the High Court for an injunction preventing the so-called super juniors from attending Cabinet

TD seeks injunction to stop junior ministers at Cabinet

Dublin Southwest TD Paul Murphy said it would be a good idea to call Leo Varadkar as a witness for an injunction he is seeking against the appointment of "super junior" ministers but that he will speak to his lawyers first.

Politics • 05 Feb

Paul Murphy has applied to the High Court for an injunction preventing the ministers from attending Cabinet

TD seeks injunction against appointment of super juniors

Dublin South-West TD Paul Murphy has said that it would be a good idea to call Leo Varadkar as a witness for an injunction he is seeking against the appointment of super junior ministers but that he will speak to his lawyers first.

Politics • 05 Feb

The Ditch website disputes remarks made by Tánaiste

The Ditch has disputed remarks by the Tánaiste Micheál Martin about the news website.

Politics • 28 Apr 23

The race meeting which attracted the biggest contribution of public money last year was the Irish Champions Weekend in September

Public funds used for €42m horse racing prizes in 2021

More than €42m in public funds was paid out in prize money at horse races last year.

Ireland • 06 Nov 22

Paul Murphy said the 'left is coming together'

Dublin TD Paul Murphy joins People Before Profit

Dublin South-West TD Paul Murphy has officially announced that he is joining People Before Profit.

Politics • 01 Mar 21

Mr Justice Seamus Woulfe has said he will not be resigning from the Supreme Court

RISE TD Murphy to table Dáil motion on Woulfe

RISE TD Paul Murphy has confirmed he will table a Dáil motion this week seeking to set in train a process to remove Mr Justice Seamus Woulfe from the Supreme Court.

Politics • 22 Nov 20

Paul Murphy has made it clear that he wants to continue to work closely with his former colleagues

Murphy launches socialist environmentalist grouping

Dublin South West TD Paul Murphy has established a new political grouping called RISE - Radical Internationalist Socialist Environmentalist - following his resignation from the Socialist Party last week.

Politics • 30 Sep 19

Micheál Martin said when the Opposition raises legitimate questions, they should be listened to

Fianna Fáil say Naughten made right decision to resign

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said Denis Naughten made the right decision to resign from his role as Minister for Communications.

Politics • 11 Oct 18

Paul Murphy said he was asking for a public inquiry

Ceann Comhairle refers Murphy comments for legal advice

Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl has referred comments made by Solidarity TD Paul Murphy in the Dáil today to the parliamentary legal adviser.

Politics • 12 Jul 17

Joan Burton said the protesters used extreme language which was 'full of venom and hatred'

Murphy was only person Burton recognised at Jobstown

Joan Burton has accepted that not all those present at a water charges demonstration in November 2014 were involved in venomous behaviour towards her.

Courts • 02 May 17

Bryan Dobson talks to Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin

Videos: Party leader interviews

Watch interviews with party leaders ahead of the election.

Election 2016 • 22 Feb 16

Paul Murphy said Saturday's protest shows the strength of the anti-charge movement

New deadline for registering with Irish Water

Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly has confirmed that 30 June will be the deadline for registering with Irish Water in order to be eligible to receive the €100 water conservation grant.

News • 24 Mar 15

Paul Murphy says his ScamBridge website is an opportunity for people to share stories of exploitation

Paul Murphy MEP says JobBridge is a 'scam'

The Government's internship programme has been severely criticised by a Socialist Party MEP, who has described it as a "scam" to massage the true unemployment figures.

News • 26 Sep 12

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