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Paul Murphy

Early Life and Education

Paul Murphy is an Irish politician born on April 13, 1983, in Goatstown, a suburb of Dublin, Ireland. He attended St. Kilian's German School in Clonskeagh, where he received a bilingual education. His father, Kieran Murphy, worked as a senior manager at the Irish division of the multinational company Mars. Though Paul Murphy grew up in Dublin, his family's roots trace back to Castlebar, County Mayo.

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Political Career

Murphy began gaining political visibility as an activist with the Socialist Party. In 2008, he appeared in a short film that highlighted his advocacy work, particularly his involvement in protests against healthcare cutbacks at Tallaght Hospital.

In 2011, Murphy was appointed as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the Dublin constituency, serving until 2014. During his tenure, he campaigned on a range of issues including workers’ rights, anti-austerity measures, and social justice.


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Net Worth 2021: 1.2 million
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Last Modified: Jul 20 2025
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