Conor Murphy

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Murphy vows to drive momentum towards Irish unity after winning Seanad seat

Murphy vows to drive momentum towards Irish unity after winning Seanad seat

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

The veteran Sinn Fein politician is leaving his job as Stormont economy minister to take on a new role in the upper chamber of the Irish parliament.
Counting resumes in Seanad elections with two vocational panels filled

Counting resumes in Seanad elections with two vocational panels filled

Sun, 02 Feb, 2025

Stormont minister Conor Murphy is hoping to land a seat on the industrial and commercial panel.
Sinn Féin Stormont minister to run for election to the Seanad

Sinn Féin Stormont minister to run for election to the Seanad

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

The Northern Ireland Economy Minister Conor Murphy has lodged his nomination papers for elections to the Seanad.
NI tourism sector braced for hit as full rollout of visa waiver scheme looms

NI tourism sector braced for hit as full rollout of visa waiver scheme looms

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

The industry is concerned that international tour operators will omit the region from all-island itineraries if they have to apply for the new ETAs.
University expansion plan to deliver ‘step change for Derry’

University expansion plan to deliver ‘step change for Derry’

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

The Ulster University Magee Taskforce aims to expand the campus to 10,000 students.
Sinn Féin failed to return security pass of child sex offender Michael McMonagle

Sinn Féin failed to return security pass of child sex offender Michael McMonagle

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

The Assembly Commission said it moved to cancel the Stormont access pass for the former press officer this week.
Sinn Féin answers over McMonagle controversy not satisfactory – Robinson

Sinn Féin answers over McMonagle controversy not satisfactory – Robinson

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

DUP leader Gavin Robinson accused the republican party of trying to ‘shut down’ questions over the issue.
Sinn Féin was not aware of McMonagle references until last week, says Conor Murphy

Sinn Féin was not aware of McMonagle references until last week, says Conor Murphy

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Two party press officers resigned after supplying references for the former colleague who later admitted a number of sex offences.
Unionists urged not to ‘put head in sand’ on electoral trends for Irish unity

Unionists urged not to ‘put head in sand’ on electoral trends for Irish unity

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

Sinn Fein’s Conor Murphy called for an ‘honest and structured dialogue’ on constitutional change.
Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy excused from evidence at UK Covid inquiry on medical grounds

Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy excused from evidence at UK Covid inquiry on medical grounds

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Conor Murphy’s witness statement would be published on the UK Covid Inquiry’s website.
Stormont Economy Minister Conor Murphy steps down on medical grounds

Stormont Economy Minister Conor Murphy steps down on medical grounds

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said former Executive minister Deirdre Hargey will replace him on an interim basis.
Prominent Stormont minister to miss scheduled Covid-19 Inquiry appearance

Prominent Stormont minister to miss scheduled Covid-19 Inquiry appearance

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Conor Murphy has been advised to rest pending medical tests, Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said.
Potential extension of Wild Atlantic Way into Northern Ireland being considered

Potential extension of Wild Atlantic Way into Northern Ireland being considered

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Stormont Economy Minister Conor Murphy also mooted linking up the Hidden Heartlands in the Republic with Co Fermanagh.
Taskforce announced to develop plan to expand Derry’s university campus

Taskforce announced to develop plan to expand Derry’s university campus

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

There are currently just over 5,000 students at Ulster University's Magee campus in Derry.
Urgent action needed to stop ‘brain drain’ of students from North

Urgent action needed to stop ‘brain drain’ of students from North

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

Queen’s University Belfast vice-chancellor Professor Sir Ian Greer has called for an increase in the cap on student numbers.
UK government ‘fighting others’ on legacy – Murphy

UK government ‘fighting others’ on legacy – Murphy

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy was speaking after the UK Government challenged Ireland over its record on tackling legacy issues.
DUP will not get all it wants in post-Brexit trade talks, says former leader

DUP will not get all it wants in post-Brexit trade talks, says former leader

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

Peter Robinson said there is still a ‘gap’ between the DUP and the British government.
Assault on partner left her with permanently damaged vision

Assault on partner left her with permanently damaged vision

Thu, 26 Oct, 2023

Stephanie Hoey (33) suffered a blow-out fracture to her eye socket when she was attacked by her ex-boyfriend Conor Murphy in her home in Clondalkin two years ago.

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