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 (70 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
11,630
Power
12$
Sentiment
4.75
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 4 4.75 0.21% +10% 5,030,000 11,630 $5,100 12$
Totals 4 5,030,000 11,630 $5,100 12$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Michael McDowell provided testimony in the libel case, expressing his views on Gerry Adams's role in the IRA. 4

Gerry Adams Alexander Owens Denis Donaldson Paul Tweed Malachi O Doherty Bruce Morrison Christy Moore Ann Travers Trevor Ringland
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Gerry Adams bet big, won big. What does the libel victory over the BBC mean for his legacy? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Michael McDowell has ruled himself out of running for president. 5

Mary Robinson Peter Casey Conor Mcgregor David Norris Michael D Higgins Gay Mitchell Mary Davis Sean Gallagher Bertie Ahern Mary Hanafin Sean O Fearghail John Finucane Frances Black Claire Hanna Catherine Connolly Mike Ryan Brian Lenihan Adi Roche
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Parties’ selection of candidates for Presidential election becoming a late late show – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Former tánaiste and minister for justice Michael McDowell has ruled himself out as a candidate for November’s presidential election. 5

Heather Humphreys Sean O Fearghail
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Michael McDowell rules out seeking nomination for presidential election – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Michael McDowell provided evidence in a civil trial regarding Gerry Adams's defamation action against the BBC. 5

Gerry Adams Ann Travers Thomas Travers Trevor Ringland
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Michael McDowell says politicians and media believe ex-Sinn Féin president was in IRA – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Michael McDowell is on course to become a member of the powerful Oireachtas Commission. 7

Joe Duffy Robert Prevost Fintan O Toole Breda O Brien Mary Mcaleese Hugh Mcdowell Niamh Brennan Robbie Gallagher Joe O Reilly Bertie Ahern Bill Clinton John Major Viktor Yushchenko Mark Daly Chris Andrews Aengus O Snodaigh Frances Black Lynn Ruane Alice Mary Higgins Eileen Flynn
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Never mind the new pope, who’s going to replace Liveline’s spiritual leader, Joe Duffy? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Michael McDowell is described as a man with a 'fearsome devotion' to Ireland and is praised for his civic leadership. 9

Mary Mcaleese Donald Trump Daniel Binchy
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Michael McDowell ‘a man with a fearsome devotion’ to Ireland, says ex-president Mary McAleese – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Michael McDowell's comments on trans ideology are criticized in the article. 4

Colm Keena Una Mullally Jk Rowling Micheal Martin Derek Scally Michael Martin Monica Power Nick Armstrong Emmet Malone Michael Gannon Joseph Tummon Aileen Hooper Alana Wilhelm John De Courcy Ireland Mark Carney Jim Flaherty Donald Trump Vincent Carroll
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: On China’s influence in Ireland, Spanish power cuts and Pope Francis – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Michael McDowell wrote a column that used sensationalized language regarding trans ideologies. 3

Jk Rowling Robert Galbraith Nigel Farage Kemi Badenoch Simon Mcgarr
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Britain does not dictate Irish law. Or Irish feminism – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: In 2004, then minister for justice Michael McDowell established commissions of investigation. 6

Micheal Martin Padraig Haughey Charles Haughey Michael Lowry Peadar Toibin Eoin O Malley
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ireland has spent almost €600m on tribunals and investigations – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Michael McDowell discusses the tariff war as a major self-inflicted wound for the United States. 5

Donald Trump
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: How will Irish consumers be affected? – The Irish Times