
Fianna Fáil councillor becomes first LGBTQ+ woman elected as mayor of local authority
Emma Murphy «looking forward to representing the community» in new role.
Fianna Fáil councillor Emma Murphy has been elected mayor of South Dublin County Council, becoming the first LGBTQ+ woman to be elected as mayor of a local authority in Ireland.
Speaking after her election, Cllr Murphy said she was «thrilled» to be elected.
«As an LGBTQ+ woman it is a huge honour to be the first woman from my community to hold the office of mayor in the State. On the eve of the ‘Dublin Pride Festival‘, I hope this sends a message of hope and solidarity to all members of the LGBTQ+ community», she said according to The Irish Times.