Catherine Murphy
Spokesperson for Justice; Transport; and Enterprise, Trade and Employment and Vice-Chair of the Public Accounts Committee.
Meet Catherine
Catherine Murphy is a co-founder of the Social Democrats and a TD for Kildare North.
Catherine entered politics over 30 years ago as a town councillor for her local area, following years of community activism on a range of issues. She was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 2005 following a by-election in Kildare North.
Catherine is vocal on a wide range of issues, including institutional reform, climate change, planning sustainable communities, affordable housing and fighting for those most vulnerable in our society.
Tenacious, passionate, and always ready to stand up for what she believes in, Catherine has, and continues to be, a strong advocate for more accountability in politics and public life.
I believe in an Ireland where high quality public services, strong communities and a thriving economy combine to create a fairer society.
Catherine’s Priorities
- Ensure solid governance and the establishment of an Anti-Corruption Agency.
- Champion honest politics.
- Invest in public services that serve the public.
- Achieve a fair distribution of resources and services.
- Ensure sustainable and proper planning.
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Read moreSoc Dems launch policy on ending Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
The Social Democrats have today launched their policy aimed at tackling domestic, sexual and gender-based violence in Ireland. The policy was launched by Patricia Stephenson, the party’s candidate for Carlow-Kilkenny, and Catherine Murphy, Social Democrats justice spokesperson. The policy document outlines how, in government, the party would establish a DSGBV Commissioner, with appropriate resources and […]
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