Kevin Murphy (9 April 1937 – 5 March 2012)[1] was an Irish civil servant who served as Ombudsman from 1994 to 2003 and Information Commissioner from 1998 to 2003.

On 1 November 1994, Murphy was appointed as Ombudsman by the president, Mary Robinson, upon nomination by both Houses of the Oireachtas.

[3][4] In this position, he dealt with complaints against government departments, local authorities, and other public bodies.

Michael McDowell, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, criticised him for straying across the line.

[9] Although Murphy retired from employment in 2002 when he turned 65, he continued in public life, including sitting on a committee to appoint members of the new Irish Press commission in 2006.