Ciaran Mullooly (born 4 September 1966) is an Irish Independent Ireland politician who has served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the Midlands–North-West constituency since July 2024.

[12] Despite the right-wing rhetoric of Independent Ireland, Mullooly stated that "I would have said that I was a centrist" and took soft positions on energy, SMEs, and migration.

[13] Mullooly was heavily criticised by his Social Democrats opponent, Rory Hearne, as a "hypocrite" for supporting community values while also running for a party that opposes immigration.

[14] Mullooly "utterly reject[ed]" Hearne's claims, stating that "I support the right of those fleeing conflict and oppression to seek asylum here but feel our present system is not fit for purpose".

[23] Independent Ireland chair Elaine Mullally, who resigned her position shortly after Mullooly joined Renew, later said that it had been the "catalyst" for her to leave.