Minister Byrne congratulates Tony Murphy on his re-election as President of the European Court of Auditors

Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne, has extended his congratulations to Tony Murphy following his election as President of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) for the second time.

Tony Murphy begins a new three-year term in October 2025, having been re-elected as President of the ECA. He was first elected president of the Luxemburg court in October 2022.

Minister Byrne said: “I sincerely want to congratulate Tony on his re-election as president of the ECA. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your work in your first term. I very much I look forward to continuing our successful collaborative work for the next three years.”

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12 September 2025

The European Court of Auditors is the supreme audit institution of the European Union. It was established in 1975 in Luxembourg and is one of the seven EU institutions. The Court comprises one member from each EU member state supported by approximately 900 civil servants.

The President of the ECA is elected by the 27 Members of the Court who represent the member states. The President chairs Court meetings, ensures that the institution and its activities are soundly managed, and represents the Court in its external relations, in particular in its relations with the discharge authority.