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NI Economy Minister to run in Seanad election

Conor Murphy, Sinn Féin Minister, will run in the Irish Seanad election next month and will resign from Stormont if elected.
Murphy stated that this move is a "natural progression of his politics" and aims to influence the debate on Irish reunification.
He has consistently supported the All-Ireland economy and infrastructure, representing a border constituency.
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald emphasized that Murphy's candidacy highlights the party's commitment to Irish unity and the All-Ireland economy.

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Irish Times

Seanad bid by Conor Murphy a large blow to Sinn Féin’s Stormont operation

Regarded as a shoo-in for the Seanad post, the current economy minister will quit his job in the Assembly once elected

2 months ago·Dublin, Ireland

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Breaking News

Sinn Fein Stormont minister to run for election to the Seanad

The Northern Ireland Economy Minister Conor Murphy has lodged his nomination papers for elections to the Seanad.

2 months ago·Ireland

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Evening Standard

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Sinn Fein Stormont minister to run for election to Irish Seanad

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has lodged his nomination papers for elections to the Dublin parliament.

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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BBC News

Stormont: Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy to contest Irish Seanad election

Northern Ireland's finance minister will quit Stormont if elected in the Republic of Ireland.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Journal

Northern Ireland Minister for the Economy to run in Seanad election

Voting in the Seanad election will begin on 15 January.

2 months ago·Ireland

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RTÉ

NI Economy Minister to run in Seanad election

One of Sinn Féin's most senior politicians at Stormont, Economy Minister Conor Murphy, is seeking to find a new political home and will stand for election to the Seanad next month.

2 months ago·Ireland

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