Eoghan Murphy

Ministerial overload isn’t going to solve our problems. Neither is Civil Service squeeze

Enduring power of ‘permanent government’ - the Civil Service - may explain why only ex-ministers speak frankly after leaving government

Fri Feb 14 2025 - 06:00

Eoghan Murphy: ‘I was thinking, Oh God, this is exactly what I didn’t want, to be back in the public eye’

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

Wed Dec 18 2024 - 13:16

Public funds used for Eoghan Murphy’s UK book launch at Irish Embassy

Irish Embassy in London hosted the UK launch of former minister for housing’s memoir, Running From Office

Fri Dec 13 2024 - 19:13

Co-living can be used for Airbnb-style short lets due to loophole

Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council drops planning enforcement case against developer Bartra following legal advice

Thu Nov 28 2024 - 06:00

Micheál Martin dismisses Fine Gael accusations he is ‘tetchy’

Weekend exchanges come as politicians prepare to return to Leinster House this week for what is widely expected to be the final days of the current Dáil

Mon Nov 04 2024 - 06:00

The unravelling of a housing minister: Eoghan Murphy opens up about sleeping pills, manic running, anxiety and tears

Former minister for housing Eoghan Murphy’s account of his failures (and failings) is candid, unforgiving, unfiltered and utterly brutal

Sat Nov 02 2024 - 06:00

Running From Office by Eoghan Murphy: a fine memoir built on a flimsy political career

Eoin Ó Broin reviews a former Fine Gael minister’s Confessions of Ambition and Failure in Politics

Sat Nov 02 2024 - 05:00

Housing Commission report – the building blocks for future policy or another house of cards?

An examination of the recommendations in the divisive report that are likely to be accepted and rejected

Sat May 25 2024 - 06:11

Other EU countries have banned foreign property buyers to ease housing crises. Should Ireland do the same?

Banning individual foreign purchases of properties would be open to ‘significant legal challenge’, official sources say

Sat Apr 20 2024 - 06:00

It’s funny how ‘unintended consequences’ always benefit landlords

Why isn’t the price of rental accommodation linked to the size of a property?

Mon Apr 15 2024 - 06:00

Why are so many sitting Fine Gael TDs quitting politics and what does it mean for the party?

Inside Politics: Charlie Flanagan decides to ‘pass the baton’ to younger generation as he joins list of FG TDs who will not contest next general election

Tue Sept 26 2023 - 07:58

Kathy Sheridan: Some youngish TDs are quitting. The question is why more are not?

Unlike most occupations, the question of whether politics is worth the downside is not just about the individual, but the whole family. Is it worth the in-your-face threats and protests on the doorstep?

Wed Jun 07 2023 - 05:15

‘There was a lot of soul searching’: Why many mid-career male politicians are quitting

Covid lockdowns made many TDs reassess their life priorities and were, for the first time in their children’s lives, not away from home continuously

Sat May 13 2023 - 05:00

Exodus of Varadkar loyalists leaves Fine Gael leader exposed

Former key allies of Taoiseach known to feel undervalued and overlooked

Wed Apr 19 2023 - 19:37

Frank McDonald: New Planning Bill empowers developers and weakens citizens

Local authorities’ role will be reduced to giving effect to national policy, and decisions will be harder to challenge in court

Sat Mar 04 2023 - 00:00

State’s housebuilding numbers still do not add up

We are incapable of accurately counting our housing output with a variance between methods of 6,100 for 2022

Wed Feb 22 2023 - 05:00

Co-living in Dún Laoghaire: Deep pockets needed for Instagrammable place at €1,880 a month

You’ll get MasterChef kitchens and curated housemates but maybe get rid of some of your stuffs to enjoy the perks of co-living

Sat Feb 18 2023 - 05:00

Una Mullally: A nouveau-bedsit for €2,120 per month? Welcome to Dublin’s new rental hell

Retrograde regulations of recent years have predictably led to offensively expensive Insta-cells

Mon Jan 09 2023 - 05:00

Are short-term lets to blame for the shortage of rented accommodation?

Legislation using the planning system to curb boom in holiday lets isn’t working

Sat May 21 2022 - 02:44

New State subsidy scheme described as ‘daylight robbery’ by Social Democrat TD

Calls to scrap scheme that could see developers secure funds up to €144,000 for each apartment

Wed May 18 2022 - 13:51

Ivana Bacik confirmed as Labour Party leader: ‘Ireland needs a pay rise’

Dublin Bay South TD says politics ‘not about shouting matches’ or ‘tearing people apart’

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 12:15

Russia still plans to extend Dublin embassy’s espionage role, say experts

Claims Orwell Road site used for spying as calls grow for expulsion of ambassador

Tue Mar 01 2022 - 05:01

Dublin City Council seeks to turn back the clock on build-to-rents

Moves to restrict rental-only schemes come amid a rash of applications for BTRs

Mon Jan 31 2022 - 21:10

2021: The year in highlights

From the storming of the Capitol and the Suez Canal to Olympic success and Storm Barra, the news never stopped

Fri Dec 24 2021 - 06:00

Jennifer O’Connell: Rebranding housing insecurity as a lifestyle choice is nonsense

Airbnb’s latest intervention fails to take account of reality facing many young people

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 01:00

Fintan Drury: Brian Cowen put country first, party second

The former taoiseach's friend and adviser on Cowen’s troubled final years in politics

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 06:00

Summary: Fianna Fáil general election report reveals where party went wrong

Lack of identity emerges as one of the most worrying issues for party to deal with

Thu Sept 09 2021 - 11:30

Will Fair Deal scheme changes make it worthwhile to rent out the empty family home?

Across the country are vacant properties whose owners availed of Fair Deal

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 06:00

Affordable co-op house put on private market with 50% price rise

Ó Cualann co-op house sold at discount for €170,000 now on market for €250,000

Tue Aug 10 2021 - 05:00

Byelection tweet criticised by Fine Gael Senators at party meeting

Doherty reported to have said she was ‘ashamed’ of polling day social media post

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 22:52

Naughton hopes O’Connell seeks FG’s nomination in next election

The party lost its seat in DBS with byelection candidate James Geoghegan

Sun Jul 11 2021 - 14:48

Dublin Bay South byelection: Where did Fine Gael go wrong?

From ‘daft’ tweets to ignoring biggest threat – it’s hard to claim Geoghegan’s campaign was a success

Fri Jul 09 2021 - 21:54

Dublin Bay South byelection turnout will have strong bearing on outcome

Contest likely to be a two-horse race between FG’s James Geoghegan and Labour’s Ivana Bacik

Thu Jul 08 2021 - 01:00

Protected status expected for three-storey Player Wills building

Former Dublin factory on South Circular Road part of a 19-storey redevelopment plan

Mon Jul 05 2021 - 01:00