About Gerard Murphy
Lived 1951 – 2024 (aged 73). Gerard Murphy was an Irish politician.
Gerard Murphy (25 March 1951 – 15 April 2024) was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Cork North-West constituency from 2002 to 2007. He also served as a member of Cork County Council from 1991 to 2002, and again from 2009 to 2024. 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.
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Who was Gerard Murphy?
Irish Fine Gael politician (1951–2024)
When was Gerard Murphy born?
Gerard Murphy was born on 25 March 1951 in County Cork.
When did Gerard Murphy die?
Gerard Murphy died on 15 April 2024 in Cork.
What was Gerard Murphy's occupation?
Gerard Murphy was a politician.
What nationality was Gerard Murphy?
Gerard Murphy was Irish.
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· DBpedia: Gerard Murphy (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gerard Murphy. https://biography.guide/gerard-murphy-politician/
MLA: "Gerard Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gerard-murphy-politician/.
Chicago: "Gerard Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gerard-murphy-politician/.
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