Sinn Féin Minister Conor Murphy will stand for the Irish Seanad election, promising to dedicate his experience to the debate on Irish reunification. He will resign from his Stormont position if elected.
Conor Murphy , Sinn Féin Minister, will contest the Irish Seanad (Ireland's upper chamber of parliament) election next month. If elected, he will resign from his position at Stormont . Murphy described the move as a 'natural progression of his politics' and stated his intention to utilize his experience in shaping the debate surrounding Irish reunification in the Seanad. He assured BBC News NI that his decision is unrelated to his recent health issues.
Sinn Féin representatives emphasized Murphy's candidacy underscores the party's commitment to representing the entire island of Ireland and his 'wealth of experience' will contribute to advancing the 'Irish unity debate' in the Oireachtas (Irish parliament). Murphy has served as MLA for Newry and Armagh since 1998 and has held ministerial roles in three Stormont departments: economy, finance, and regional development. Although he maintains that the move to the Seanad is a natural progression, it marks a step away from the complexities of frontline politics. This shift comes as no surprise and is perceived as a significant adjustment towards a less demanding role. However, his absence from the Stormont benches will be notable, as he is considered one of the party's most skilled political operators. Nominations for the Seanad elections are scheduled to close on Tuesday, with voting taking place on January 30th. The electorate comprises county and city councillors, incoming TDs, and outgoing members of the previous Seanad
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