Conor Murphy

Conor Murphy is an Irish politician serving as a Senator for the Industrial and Commercial Panel since January 2025, where he also acts as the Leader of Sinn Féin in the Seanad. A long-standing figure in Irish republican politics, he previously served as the Minister for the Economy of Northern Ireland and as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Newry and Armagh. Throughout his career, he has held various roles including Member of Parliament for Newry and Armagh and Minister for Regional Development. Murphy has been a prominent, albeit controversial, voice within Sinn Féin, navigating significant political debates regarding Northern Ireland's governance and the party's abstentionist policies.