Gerard Murphy (Irish politician)

Gerard Murphy (born 25 March 1951) is an Irish Fine Gael politician who has served as a Cork County Councillor since May 2009. He previously served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Cork North-West constituency from 2002 to 2007.[1]

Cllr Gerard Murphy
Cork County Councillor
Incumbent
Assumed office 24 May 2009
In office 24 June 1991 – 30 May 2002
Constituency	Kanturk
Teachta Dála
In office May 2002 – May 2007
Constituency	Cork North-West
Personal details
Born	(1951-03-25) 25 March 1951 Kanturk, County Cork, Ireland
Nationality	Irish
Political party	Fine Gael

Murphy was elected to the 29th Dail at the 2002 general election, ousting his Fine Gael running-mate, three-term TD Michael Creed.[2] He was Fine Gael's deputy Spokesperson on Justice. He was previously a member of Cork County Council, to which he was elected in 1991. He lost his seat at the 2007 general election to his running-mate Michael Creed. Following his defeat, he ran for election to Seanad Éireann but was defeated. He was re-elected to Cork County Council for the Kanturk local electoral area at the 2009 local elections.[2] He was returned again to Cork County Council at the 2014 local elections and the 2019 local elections.

References

1. "Gerard Murphy". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
2. "Gerard Murphy". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 22 July 2010.

Oireachtas
Preceded by Michael Creed (Fine Gael)	Fine Gael Teachta Dála for Cork North-West 2002–2007	Succeeded by Michael Creed (Fine Gael)