Catherine Murphy (politician)
Catherine Murphy | |
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Murphy in 2012 | |
| Leader of the Social Democrats | |
| In office 15 July 2015 – 1 March 2023 | |
| Preceded by | New office |
| Succeeded by | Holly Cairns |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office February 2011 – November 2024 | |
| In office March 2005 – May 2007 | |
| Constituency | Kildare North |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 September 1953 Palmerstown, Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Social Democrats |
| Other political affiliations |
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| Spouse |
Derek Murphy (m. 1977) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Dublin City University |
| Website | catherinemurphy |
Catherine Murphy (born 1 September 1953) is an Irish former Social Democrats politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Kildare North constituency from 2011 to 2024, and previously from 2005 to 2007. She served as founding joint leader of the Social Democrats from 2015 to 2023.