Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor is an Irish politician serving as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Carlow–Kilkenny constituency since 2020 and as Minister of State at the Department of Health since January 2025. A member of Fianna Fáil, she previously served as a Senator on the Labour Panel from 2016 to 2020 and held various local government positions on the Carlow Urban District and County Councils. Before entering national politics, she worked in the retail sector. Her political career has focused on issues such as housing, planning, and public health.