Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy Announces Bid for Irish Seanad

The senior Stormont minister plans to leave his Northern Ireland role if elected, aiming to advance the Irish reunification debate.

Conor Murphy, Sinn Féin's Economy Minister and chief negotiator, will contest the Irish Seanad election in January 2025.
Murphy has stated that his candidacy reflects a commitment to promoting Irish reunification and constitutional change.
If elected, Murphy will step down from his roles at Stormont, marking a significant shift in his political career after decades of service in Northern Ireland politics.
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald emphasized Murphy's extensive experience, including his role in the Good Friday Agreement negotiations, as a key asset in advancing the party's all-Ireland political agenda.
Murphy has denied that his decision is related to a health scare earlier this year, describing the move as a natural progression in his political journey.