Murphy describes the toll his time as housing minister had on him, pointing out how public disdain affected personal relationships. He reflects on a particularly painful encounter where a man told his daughter that Murphy was responsible for making kids homeless.
Reflecting on his political career, Murphy acknowledges the pressure and scrutiny he faced, stating, 'I'd go to a bar with a girl I'd be on a date with and they'd be straight over to like give me shit...'
He emphasizes the human impact of his policies, noting an incident that highlighted the failure of the State: 'An incident... the removal of a tent by a digger causing life-changing injuries' personified the struggles he faced.
In retrospect, Murphy discusses the dichotomy of his early promise and the eventual backlash he received, recognizing how he became a symbol of failure in Irish politics.
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