Paul Murphy released after being detained in Egypt over Gaza protest march
In a new update, the People Before Profit TD said that he and the group he was detained with have been released, but that the Egyptian police still have their phones. People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy has said he has been released, after he and a group of other people were detained in Egypt […]
10 months ago
‘I will not be intimidated’ – Chilling death threat painted on wall near TD’s house
The incident reflects a surge in safety concerns around Irish politicans. TD Paul Murphy has said he “will not be intimidated” after revealing that a death threat was spray-painted on a wall just a few minutes from his home. People Before Profit TD Murphy was the target of the threat, which read “Paul Murphy RIP” […]
2 years ago
People Before Profit TDs refuse to applaud Zelensky’s speech in Dáil Éireann
The party has explained its actions, or lack thereof. People Before Profit TDs have explained their refusal to applaud Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Dáil Éireann on Wednesday, noting that the party cannot endorse further sanctions on “ordinary” Russian people. The party also cited Zelensky’s banning of opposition parties in Ukraine, labelling this action “a […]
4 years ago
TD Paul Murphy accuses Goverment of “sleep-walking” country into a Christmas lockdown
“It is groundhog day.” People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy has accused the Government of “sleep-walking” Ireland into a lockdown at Christmas. The TD was speaking during Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil to Taoiseach Micheál Martin, where he criticised the Government’s management of the pandemic. “We are in a crisis situation again with Covid… Our […]
4 years ago
TD Mattie McGrath compares pandemic emergency legislation to “apartheid”
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy said the use of the word was “non-acceptable”. Independent TD Mattie McGrath compared Covid-19 emergency legislation to “apartheid” when speaking in the Dáil on Wednesday (5 October). Addressing Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney on the topic of extending the emergency powers, McGrath said the move would be “beyond comprehension”. […]
4 years ago
Paul Murphy says “rushed” indoor dining reopening is a “reckless mistake” as Cabinet signs off on legislation
“The Government is rushing into this. We know it’s not a safe time now.” Paul Murphy has described the government’s plan for the reopening of indoor dining as “rushed” and a “reckless mistake” as Cabinet signed off on legislation to reopen hospitality to fully vaccinated people on Monday. The People Before Profit TD said that […]
5 years ago