Barry Ward
Barry Ward is a Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire, known for his pragmatic approach to issues concerning public safety in Dublin. Recently, he has emphasized that, despite concerns about safety, Ireland remains one of the safest countries, urging against exaggerated narratives portraying Dublin as a dangerous city.
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Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire Barry Ward said the situation had to be resolved.
New rules around medication dispensing delayed after political backlash – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-13
Barry Ward said his leader’s comments had been 'measured and absolutely factually correct.'
Simon Harris is deliberately spreading disinformation on immigration – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-04
Barry Ward defended Simon Harris's comments as measured and factually correct.
Simon Harris accused of ‘going down the Nigel Farage route’ over immigration comments – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-30
Barry Ward will be at the festival for the showing of his new film, Helen’s Walsh’s On the Sea.
A child of the peace process turns 25 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-27
Barry Ward will join the cast of Grown Ups.
Aisling Bea, Sarah Greene and Robert Sheehan to star in Netflix adaptation of Grown Ups by Marian Keyes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-11
Government backbencher Barry Ward asked Minister Donohoe about CAT in parliamentary questions last month.
Independent ministers seek changes to inheritance tax system for adults with no children – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-08
Ward is a TD for Dún Laoghaire who rents out of necessity after moving to live in his constituency.
How many TDs and Senators live in rented homes? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-04
Barry Ward SC, for Mr Hussein, told the High Court that his client has been held unlawfully since November and was entitled to diplomatic immunity.
Somali diplomat challenges detention in Dublin jail over alleged people smuggling – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-28
Barry Ward is part of the Irish delegation that met with President Lai.
Lai meets Irish delegation to discuss stronger ties
Taiwan· 2025-07-22
Fine Gael TD Barry Ward criticized the Government for its treatment of thalidomide survivors.
State’s ‘shameful’ treatment of thalidomide survivors criticised – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-13
Barry Ward is a Fine Gael TD who called for the removal of the Shtandart from Irish waters.
On board the sanctioned Russian ship in Killiney Bay – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-08
Barry Ward described China's misuse of the red notice system as 'reprehensible'.
Interpol being misused by China to target dissidents and others, ICIJ investigation finds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-29
Barry Ward is a Fine Gael TD and co-chair of Ireland’s representation on the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.
China exerts control from a nondescript office on Dublin’s Capel Street – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-28
At the weekend, three Dublin TDs – Naoise Ó Muirí, James Geoghegan and Barry Ward – said they are in favour of the tax being introduced.
Tánaiste ‘very nervous’ about prospect of hotel bedroom tax – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-24
Barry Ward will chair the EU Affairs Committee.
Oireachtas committee chair appointments under way ahead of Dáil return next week – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-24
Barry Ward is a Dún Laoghaire TD who supports the proposed hotel tax as common practice in Europe.
Clash on hotel tax between Fine Gael Ministers and Dublin TDs and councillors – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-20Barry Ward is the recently elected Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire who commented on the safety statistics of Ireland.
Dublin businesses finally reining in their panic over city’s safety – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-19
