It was also “an opportunity to play a role in all-Ireland politics”, he added. Fianna Fáil, who have lost three seats, one on each panel counted so far, successfully held three seats on the ...

Mr Murphy is leaving his job as Stormont economy minister and Newry and Armagh Assembly member to switch to the upper house of the Irish parliament. The republican veteran secured his Seanad seat ...

Mr Murphy is leaving his job as Stormont economy minister and Newry and Armagh Assembly member to switch to the upper house of the Irish parliament. The republican veteran secured his Seanad seat ...

Sinn Fein’s Conor Murphy warned Ireland’s government not to put its head in the sand about Irish reunification as his election to the Seanad was confirmed. Mr Murphy is leaving his job as ...