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Paul Murphy TD

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Eco-socialist TD for @pbp.ie in Dublin South West. Environment/Education spokesperson. Member of RISE / @rupturemag.bsky.social contributor linktr.ee/paulmurphytd

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Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · Dec 6

"We also want to work with others to form a left front to give people a clear governmental alternative to FF and FG rule at the next possible opportunity."
We need to learn the lessons from #GE24.
#KickOutFFFG #SpéirGhorm

Paul Murphy: Clearly, the Irish left needs to unite once and for all ahead of future elections

A week on from General Election 2024, the People Before Profit TD looks at the fragmented left and asks what it can do to change politics in the future.

www.thejournal.ie

Reposted by Paul Murphy TD

The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 4h

Heather Humphreys is spreading misinformation that Oireachtas political staff need so-called garda clearance – they don’t, according to documents obtained by The Ditch

Alan Shatter joined in – posting a fake document on X purporting to be official policy

www.ontheditch.com/heather-hump...

Humphreys spreading misinformation about Oireachtas vetting

Humphreys’s former party colleague and ex-justice minister Alan Shatter has also joined in.

www.ontheditch.com

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 2h

The timeline never made sense.

"This thing is going down like a lead balloon, which the candidacy was in reality even before this."

Micheál Martin and Jack Chambers keep trying to wash their hands of this. Fianna Fáil were contacted before they even selected Jim Gavin.

#Áras2025 #SpéirGhorm

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 3h

It was great to have @catherinegalway.bsky.social out in Dublin South West.

The choice for the presidential election is now clear.

#Connolly4President has clear momentum and we need to continue getting more people to volunteers on the campaign to keep going for the next 2 weeks!

#SpéirGhorm

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 19h

A budget of austerity at a time of plenty.

Increased fees for students, VAT cuts for McDonalds and housing developers.

All while we have record surplus of over €20 Billion.

We need rid of this cruel, uncaring government.

#Budget2025 #KickOutFFFG

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 20h

"Can't afford" energy credits, can afford €1.7 Billion on corporate tax breaks.

It's austerity in a time of plenty! The government sits on €20-25 Billion in rainy day funds, but the government refuses to invest any of it in infrastructure we desperately need.

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 1d

Jack Chambers just now.
The government has an aim to ONLY have 3% of children living in poverty by 2030...
Jfc.
Not a single child should be living in poverty.
We need rid of this cruel government
#Budget2026

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 1d

A budget of austerity at a time of prosperity.

Workers will be worse off after #Budget2026, child poverty will rise and housing crisis will deepen.

All while billions are given to corporations and developers in a swathe of new corporate welfare measures.
#SpéirGhorm

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 1d

VAT cuts for McDonalds and housing developers vs increased fees for students.

Billions for corporations vs 'tighten your belt' for ordinary people.

Former Minister Heather Humphrey vs Independent Catherine Connolly.

The contrast is clear. We need rid of Fianna Fáil & Fine Gael

#Budget2025

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 1d

Everyone in the Oireachtas knows this is how it works, and does it. It's how the real guidelines say to do it (not the fake AI going around online)

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 1d

Where did this story come from? Where else could it have come from except the Gardaí?
Is an arm of the state trying to interfere in our democracy?

People should keep asking Heather Humphries has she never had to sign her staff in on a daily basis? Everyone in the Dáil knows this is how it works.

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 1d

There is an outstanding issue for Fianna Fáil.

When did Fianna Fáil become aware of the issue?

I have since been told that contact was made with Fianna Fáil early in September...

#TonightVMTV

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 1d

Great to show Catherine Connolly around Dublin South West today to meet and talk to people.

It's clear that there's a momentum behind #Connolly4President, and we need to continue getting more people to volunteers on the campaign to keep going.

Make sure you join us for our public meeting in Priory

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 2d

They're telling you they're 'cutting' the fees by €500.

In reality they're increasing them by €500.

This government hates students and young people.

We shouldn't have student fees - abolish them completely!

Third-level student fees ‘to be cut by €500 permanently in Budget’

Another €12 weekly rise in core welfare payments in doubt as talks go down to wire

www.irishtimes.com

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 2d

For years, the government's policies have worsened the housing crisis.

They represent those who benefit from the housing crisis, instead of people who suffer from it.

We know the answers. We need rent controls, an eviction ban, and to actually build social housing en masse.

Instead, the governmen

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 2d

I will be seeking an urgent debate this week in the Dáil with a statement from Minister for Justice.

Wanton use of batons, pepper spray and violence by Gardaí on display once again.

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 2d

Don't miss a chance to see Catherine Connolly in Dublin Southwest today!

Monday, 6 October she'll be at
📍Aon Scéal Cafe in Tallaght Village
📍The Square Shopping Centre
📍Firhouse Community Centre

And finishing the day with a public meeting at 📍Priory Market in Tallaght Village between 7-8pm.

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 3d

Catherine Connolly is coming to Dublin South West tomorrow!

This is your chance to meet her and get involved in a grassroots campaign to beat FF and FG.

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 3d

The poll shows that Catherine Connolly is leading and can win.

This would be huge - a blow to the FG/FF government and their disastrous plans on housing and dismantling neutrality.

But expect an establishment onslaught now.

We need to build our grassroots campaign to win this.

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 3d

The rain couldn't stop us getting the message out for Catherine Connolly this morning in Greenhills. The momentum is growing. We can keep FF and FG out of the Áras.

Come and meet Catherine on Monday at 7pm at the Priory Market in Tallaght.

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 5d

"This is not peace, it's a colonial carve up. And one of it's purposes is to try and demobilise people. They are now scared."

Don't let the obscene "peace plan" of US & Israel distract you from the reality.

Continue to mobilise and follow the example of Italian workers - we must shut things down.

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 5d

After 2 years of horrific genocide, the Irish government still refuses to act.

We need full sanctions on Israel.
We need to break the siege of Gaza and end the Israeli-made famine.
We must shut everything down if the Irish government refuses to act.

See you on the streets tomorrow!🇵🇸

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 6d

Block everything✊

We must learn from the Italian workers in Ireland.

I'm glad the protest immediately left from the Dáil to march to the port - join them there if you can.

It starts with workplace walkouts and pressure within unions.

We must act. We must end this genocide.

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 6d

The #GlobalSumudFlotilla continued to be intercepted and boarded by Israeli forces overnight as they made their way to Gaza to deliver aid.

Protests have erupted globally and Italian unions have called a general strike in response. Join the protest at the Dáil today.

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 6d

Just had contact with participant aboard Catalina in #GlobalSumudFlotilla.

They are still sailing towards Gaza and haven't been intercepted yet.

They believe Israeli forces are taking the boats one by one and have taken three or four so far.

#AllEyesOnGaza #breakthesiege

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 6d

A number of #GlobalSumudFlotilla boats now appear to have been boarded by the Israeli armed forces.

#AllEyesOnSumudFlotilla #AllEyesOnGaza