Murphy was elected to the Dáil in the 2016 general election and was first elected to Roscommon County Council in 1985. He previously worked as a radio presenter/producer for Shannonside Northern Sound for over 20 years. He is a qualified horticulturist.

I remain committed to helping to improve the quality of life for people in rural Ireland which has largely been left behind. We need to build a future where people can live, work and enjoy the many benefits of rural living.

Healthcare and seeing projects such as the Sacred Heart Hospital in Roscommon and the 50-bed unit for Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe progressing.

I would like to see plans in place for the development of a government programme aimed solely at revitalising rural towns which have been left behind in recent years.