Conor Murphy, Sinn Féin’s Economy Minister and a seasoned politician in Northern Ireland, is running for a seat in the Seanad, Ireland’s upper house. With over 30 years in public service, including as Minister for Finance and Minister for Regional Development, his candidacy reflects Sinn Féin’s commitment to Irish unity and the All-Ireland economy. He aims to contribute to the ongoing constitutional debate about potential unification, stating it’s a pivotal moment for such discussions. Following the election, he will resign from his current Assembly role.