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
9,898
Power
10$
Sentiment
6.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 3 6.33 0.18% +10% 5,030,000 9,898 $5,100 10$
Totals 3 5,030,000 9,898 $5,100 10$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Michael McDowell has had a great term and is still the best speaker in the Upper House. 8

Micheal Martin Jim O Callaghan Jennifer Carroll Macneill John Mcguinness Lucia O Farrell Michael Lowry Mary Lou Mcdonald Paul Murphy Eoin Hayes Nicole Ryan Pearse Doherty Charlie Mcconalogue Michael Flatley James
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: from cute hoors to rookie errors and good operators – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Michael McDowell pushed for British amnesty for IRA members without trial as attorney general in 2000. 6

Bertie Ahern Tony Blair Anthony Blunt Bill Clinton George W Bush Madeleine Albright Gabriel Megahey Gerry Kelly
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Michael McDowell pushed for British amnesty for IRA members without trial, UK files reveal – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Michael McDowell is mentioned as a potential candidate for the presidency. 5

Joe Duffy Linda Martin Conor Mcgregor Mary Hanafin Fintan O Toole Heather Humphreys Barry Andrews Michelle O Neill Sean Kelly Frances Fitzgerald Mick Wallace Geraldine Byrne Nason Colum Eastwood Frances Black Peter Power Peter Casey Cynthia Ni Mhurchu Jarlath Burns Mairead Mcguinness Catherine Connolly Declan Ganley Aubrey Mccarthy Mary Robinson Mary Mcaleese Michael D Higgins Mike Huckabee Keir Starmer Gerry Adams Mary Lou Mcdonald
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: The presidency is not a Rose of Tralee contest for over-35s – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Senator and former minister for justice Michael McDowell described the Garda operation to sell him the guns as 'entrapment'. 6

Evan Fitzgerald Alan Kelly Drew Harris Justin Kelly Daniel Quinn Burke Shane Kinsella
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Carlow gunman Evan Fitzgerald had other weapons, Garda investigation found – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Michael McDowell outlined details of Evan Fitzgerald’s case and accused undercover gardaí of entrapment. 7

Evan Fitzgerald Desmond Zaidan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Gardaí accused in Seanad of ‘concealing facts’ from judge in Evan Fitzgerald case – The Irish Times

Canada Canada: Michael McDowell had his race spoiled by brake issues. 5

Chase Briscoe Denny Hamlin Martin Truex Jr Ryan Blaney Chris Buescher Chase Elliott Aj Allmendinger Jonpatrik Kealey Shane Van Gisbergen Bubba Wallace Riley Herbst Christopher Bell
The Globe and Mail: Chase Briscoe holds off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin to win at Pocono

Ireland Ireland: Independent Senator Michael McDowell had also raised the case in the Seanad last week. 5

Alan Kelly Evan Fitzgerald Drew Harris Jim O Callaghan Simon Harris
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: TD first to tell Justice Minister gardaí supplied guns to Carlow gunman – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Michael McDowell is noted as not declaring his candidacy for the presidency. 5

Conor Mcgregor Peter Casey Jarlath Burns Barry Andrews Heather Humphreys Frances Fitzgerald Mairead Mcguinness Bertie Ahern Pat Magner Adi Roche Gay Byrne Michael D Higgins Seamus Heaney Phil Hogan Sean Gallagher Martin Mcguinness Mary Mcaleese Mary Robinson Fintan O Toole
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: So far nobody wants the Presidency and its quarter-of-a-million euro salary. Why? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Michael McDowell is mentioned as the former leader of the Progressive Democrats. 5

Sly Stone John Kelly Cian Mccormack Sian Mullholland Conor Macauley Kieran Cuddihy Josh Crosbie Donald Trump Peter Bowes Brid Smith Paul Linehan Katie Jarvis Cocker Sean Moncrieff Jon Harvey
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: The prejudice bubbling under Ireland’s thin veneer of normality – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Michael McDowell expressed deep concern in the Seanad about the gardaí misleading the court regarding the firearms. 7

Evan Fitzgerald Alan Kelly
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Gardaí under scrutiny over Evan Fitzgerald case amid claim court was ‘misled’ – The Irish Times