Michael McDowell

Michael McDowell

politician Ireland

Michael McDowell is a prominent Irish politician and barrister, known for his long-standing involvement in politics as a member of the Progressive Democrats party, which he co-founded in 1985. He served as Minister for Justice and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment during his political career, advocating for various reforms in the legal and economic sectors. McDowell is also recognized for his insightful commentary on political matters, often providing analysis on current events and party dynamics. Recently, he made headlines for his opinion piece discussing the political landscape in Ireland amidst ongoing challenges, including housing and governance.

Born on Jun 15, 1954 (71 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
5,157
Power
5$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 6.00 0.09% +10% 5,030,000 5,157 $5,100 5$
Totals 1 5,030,000 5,157 $5,100 5$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Michael McDowell is an Independent Senator and former minister for justice who advocates for the development of the Thornton Hall prison project. 6

Mark Kelly Alan Kelly Paula Butterly Anne Rabbitte
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Irish prison conditions among the worst ‘anywhere’, chief inspector tells politicians – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Independent Senator Michael McDowell lamented the threadbare state of our Defence Forces. 5

Colm Keena
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Colm Keena on why Dublin was the best place to be growing up in the 1970s – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Michael McDowell argues that Ireland should not be told by Brussels or Washington what to do about policing speech. 7

Catherine Martin Patrick O Donovan Maureen Kennelly Jack Chambers Simon Harris Donald Trump
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Arts Council’s IT crisis, RTÉ’s financial strain and Trump’s assault on the BBC – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Independent Senator Michael McDowell says: 'We have a caretaker Government – low battery, low energy, low ambition.' 2

Catherine Connolly Michael D Higgins Roderic O Gorman Padraig Mac Lochlainn Cian O Callaghan Eoin O Malley
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘A do-nothing Government?’ Lowest number of laws enacted in a first year this century – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Independent Senator Michael McDowell has been to the fore in the Seanad in expressing concerns about the Bill. 6

Leo Varadkar Charlie Flanagan Jim O Callaghan Gerard Craughwell Ronan Mullen Seamus Dooley Ann Marie Lenihan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Filibustering or scrutinising? Slow passage of the defamation Bill through the Oireachtas – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: It wasn’t just about Michael McDowell’s vote; she needed another to make it 20. 5

Maria Steen Peadar Toibin Catherine Connolly Jim Gavin
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: No, Maria Steen wasn’t robbed and the election isn’t rigged – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Michael McDowell is an Independent senator who voted with the public majority in the 2015 and 2018 referendums on marriage equality and abortion. 5

Maria Steen Micheal Martin Brenda Power Peadar Toibin David Quinn Gary Murphy
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Where next for the conservative right after Maria Steen’s failed presidential bid? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: The demonisation of Michael McDowell for not nominating her is misplaced. 5

Maria Steen Catherine Connolly Peadar Toibin Gareth Sheridan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: If conservatives like Maria Steen want to have an impact, they need to do three things better – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Michael McDowell effectively refused to support Maria Steen's presidential bid despite previously campaigning alongside her. 3

Maria Steen Gareth Sheridan Kieran Kelly Micheal Martin Gerard Craughwell Michael Healy Rae Sean Canney Noel Grealish Kevin Moran
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Maria Steen reflects on failed bid for presidency – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Michael McDowell rejected Maria Steen's claims about his motivations for not supporting her presidential bid. 4

Maria Steen Micheal Martin Jim Gavin Heather Humphreys Catherine Connolly
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Maria Steen and Michael McDowell clash over failed presidential bid – The Irish Times