Emma Murphy
Mayor of South Dublin County
We start our Inspiring Women campaign with a fantastic support to the Inspiring the Future programme, but also a fantastic role model to the community of South County Dublin, Mayor Emma Murphy! South Dublin County Council
Career Profile
As Mayor of South Dublin County, Councillor Murphy is committed to building a sustainable and inclusive future for all residents. She has prioritized issues such as affordable housing, public transportation, and environmental protection. She is also a strong advocate for women’s rights and has spoken out on issues such as gender-based violence and the gender pay gap.
Proudest achievement to date
‘I would have to break this down into the personal, professional and political.
Professional and personal achievements for me are always around education – I come from a Council housing estate where it was not the popular or done thing to go to third-level education. I received a really brilliant education and it is something that I value hugely and have allowed me to be the professional that I am. My biggest political achievement was winning my seat in the last election against all of the odds – I was odds on to lose my seat and my team and I worked through huge adversity including losing my sister to suicide during the campaign.’
Who inspires you the most?
As Mayor of South Dublin County, Councillor Murphy is committed to building a sustainable and inclusive future for all residents. She has prioritized issues such as affordable housing, public transportation, and environmental protection. She is also a strong advocate for women’s rights and has spoken out on issues such as gender-based violence and the gender pay gap.
Inspiration for future generations
‘Probably not something specific about me but more of a general purpose on how I live my life – I am not your typical politician. I am female, (fairly) young, gay, married and about to become a parent for the first time. For me it is ok to be different and to own those differences, those differences make the world a better place and if you embrace those society will embrace you.’
