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# fergus-odowd - Wednesday 8 January, 2020
'No big surprise if the Dáil doesn't return next week': Campaigning well under way as FG target FF housing policy
Fine Gael general election candidates have been given a document targeting Fianna Fáil’s housing policy.
# fergus-odowd - Wednesday 18 December, 2019
Uefa bailout FAI's only remaining hope, says Chair of Oireachtas Sport Committee
The football body are in a mess, and they can’t rely on the State to bail them out.
# fergus-odowd - Monday 30 September, 2019
'This smacks of the old FAI' - Former chief executive calls for transparency in Delaney deal
Fran Rooney says questions need to be answered in relation to John Delaney’s departure over the weekend.
Details of payout to John Delaney must be disclosed by FAI, says Oireachtas Sports Committee chairman
Delaney’s resignation was announced by the FAI at 11.15pm on Saturday night.
# fergus-odowd - Monday 29 July, 2019
Fine Gael TD Fergus O'Dowd says Maria Bailey should not stand for the party in the next election
The Louth TD said people were concerned about Bailey’s abandoned case against the Dean Hotel.
# fergus-odowd - Tuesday 16 April, 2019
Chair of Oireachtas Committee calls for entire FAI board to resign
Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd believes a ‘full forensic audit’ of the association’s finances is necessary.
# fergus-odowd - Wednesday 7 November, 2018
Pensioner being restricted from visiting his wife in her care home is 'shameful', says FG TD
The HSE is yet to contact the family featured in the programme, says Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd.
# fergus-odowd - Thursday 17 August, 2017
Pat Hickey's lawyers asked Oireachtas committee to not discuss Rio Olympics
Minister for Sport Shane Ross has said Irish athletes were treated ‘shambolically’ in terms of ticket allocation.
# fergus-odowd - Sunday 15 January, 2017
Poll: Would a double property tax for vacant houses help ease the housing crisis?
A report in today’s Sunday Business Post suggests that a Fine Gael motion on such a tax is unlikely to be challenged by Fianna Fáil.
# fergus-odowd - Monday 28 September, 2015
A Fine Gael TD is being challenged by his own brother
Michael O’Dowd is running for Renua against his brother, former minister Fergus O’Dowd.
# fergus-odowd - Friday 10 July, 2015
Did Fine Gael shaft women in Louth last night?
The party insisted today it was “strongly committed” to increasing the number of female TDs in the next Dáil.
# fergus-odowd - Friday 26 June, 2015
This Fine Gael TD WILL contest the next election after all
His change of heart is thought to have come on foot of conversations with senior party figures including the Taoiseach Enda Kenny earlier this week.
# fergus-odowd - Wednesday 17 June, 2015
Why is this Fine Gael TD NOT running for re-election?
Peter Fitzpatrick has told party members in Louth he will not be seeking their nomination.
# fergus-odowd - Thursday 4 June, 2015
Fine Gael hopeful told to 'get the queers to vote for you'
Councillor Sharon Tolan received the anonymous message yesterday morning.
# fergus-odowd - Wednesday 15 April, 2015
The people behind the new 'east coast' tourism drive left Louth off their map
A Louth TD was unhappy at the county being left off the map for ‘Ireland’s Ancient East’.
# fergus-odowd - Wednesday 10 December, 2014
Former minister who set up Irish Water says 'forces' at work to privatise company
Fergus O’Dowd is calling for a referendum to be held next year.
# fergus-odowd - Thursday 23 October, 2014
The sacked minister who helped set up Irish Water thinks John Tierney should go
Meanwhile, the Taoiseach said he wants to ensure that water charges are ‘affordable’.
# fergus-odowd - Tuesday 7 October, 2014
Here's what Irish Water say they'll do with your PPS number
Want to keep your 30,000 litre allowance? Irish Water will need to keep your PPS number indefinitely.
Irish Water: 'It's simply not a bonus culture'
Performance-related awards are not bonuses, an Irish Water spokesperson has said.
Fergus O'Dowd just got Paxman-ed on Morning Ireland
The former junior minister launched a fierce attack on the Government in a newspaper this morning, saying Irish Water had become an “unmitigated disaster”.
State of the Nation: Sacked minister's blistering parting shot over "failed" Irish Water
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
# fergus-odowd - Wednesday 2 July, 2014
'Left high and dry': TDs call for Deaf advocacy service to be re-opened
Some 5,000 people have been affected by the closure of the Irish Deaf Society’s National Advocacy Service.
# fergus-odowd - Thursday 12 June, 2014
People warned that tall trees may cause 'distress' to neighbours
Terence Flanagan said that planning laws needed to be updated to include tree height.
# fergus-odowd - Monday 21 April, 2014
Ballot papers in May's elections will be 'unfair and misleading'
Legislation means Independent TDs must list themselves as ‘non-party’ or else leave a blank space.
# fergus-odowd - Friday 28 March, 2014
Minister nominated for 'brass neck of the year' as TDs row about Seanad reform
Fianna Fáil’s proposal to overhaul the upper house will be opposed by the government.
# fergus-odowd - Sunday 23 March, 2014
Minister: Garda whistleblowers should have their reputations reinstated
Fergus O’Dowd said he stood over his comments that “the whistleblowers did a fantastic job”.
# fergus-odowd - Tuesday 11 March, 2014
Mandatory treatment for sex offenders "not a realistic option"
Minister O’Dowd confirmed this evening that participation in these programmes must be voluntary.
# fergus-odowd - Wednesday 15 January, 2014
"This government is shrouding itself in secrecy," - Fianna Fáil hit out at Irish Water controversy
The Oireachtas heard a lot more about Irish Water today, with the Dáil and Public Accounts Committee both sitting into the evening.
# fergus-odowd - Sunday 12 January, 2014
"You can't create Irish Water out of thin air" - O'Dowd
Fergus O’Dowd said that the €50 million spend at Irish Water will be scrutinised, but was forced to defend the agency’s exemption from Freedom of Information requests.
# fergus-odowd - Thursday 19 December, 2013
Watch: Ming Flanagan challenges Minister to drink glass of 'glorified piss' (water)
The independent TD could be in trouble with Dáil authorities after an outburst in the chamber this morning.
# fergus-odowd - Saturday 7 December, 2013
Absent TDs and unanswered questions leave Micheál Martin criticising Dáil reforms
Changes to the question time have been criticised but the government chief whip has defended the new format following near-farcical scenes in the chamber on Thursday.
# fergus-odowd - Tuesday 26 November, 2013
Government criticised for poor turnout at ‘burn the bondholders’ debate
Minister of State Fergus O’Dowd was the highest profile Government representative present as they were asked to request a debt writedown by Independent TDs
# fergus-odowd - Saturday 2 November, 2013
New restrictions prompt calls for water project in Laois to be fast-tracked
The Garryhinch Water Project has been long mooted as an alternative and sustainable water supply for the Greater Dublin area.
# fergus-odowd - Thursday 31 October, 2013
Council of Europe report criticises power of local government in Ireland
The European Council report says that Ireland has improved, but needs to devolve more power to local authorities.
# fergus-odowd - Sunday 27 October, 2013
"James Reilly is a reforming minister" says ministerial colleague
Minister of State Fergus O’Dowd defends James Reilly’s handling of Health – and despite reports of €1 billion of total cuts, says some areas are improving.
# fergus-odowd - Sunday 15 September, 2013
Just four commercial gas discoveries since the 70s but minister remains positive
Junior miniser Fergus O’Dowd has said that the state should provide an environment that encourages companies to take the risks involved in exploration.
# fergus-odowd - Tuesday 4 June, 2013
€20 million seismic survey hopes to reveal Ireland's true oil and gas wealth
Offshore explorers have welcomed the new push to figure out exactly what may lie under Ireland’s western waters,
24 new IT jobs created in Dundalk firm
The US multi-national works with clients in Ireland like the Road Safety Authority and the Irish Medical Council.
# fergus-odowd - Saturday 9 March, 2013
Two years' service means ministers now guaranteed to receive pensions
The government was appointed two years ago today – meaning senior ministers now have enough service for a pension.
# fergus-odowd - Saturday 26 January, 2013
'An outrageous act of cold blooded violence' - Taoiseach condemns garda killing
The President and opposition politicians have joined the Taoiseach in expressing their shock and sadness at the killing of Adrian Donohoe last night.
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Poll: Have you curbed your water use after the hosepipe ban warnings?
EARLIER THIS WEEK, Irish Water said it is “increasingly likely” that a water conservation order would be put in place due to increased demand and a prolonged period of dry weather.
The bank holiday weekend saw dry, sunny weather with temperatures in the mid 20s. According to Met Éireann, there have been 37 dry periods in Ireland between 18 March and 20 May.
Two weeks ago, Irish Water asked households to conserve water, warning that people were using an extra 24 litres of water per person per day.
It added it is currently gathering the data “and if the current trend continues the likelihood is that a hosepipe ban will have to be imposed”.
So, what do you think? Have you curbed your water use after the hosepipe ban warnings?
Poll Results:
Yes (4162)
No (4104)
Not sure (431)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Wellness Wednesday: Worry is of no use to anyone, especially now in a time of crisis
By Trish Farrell
Counsellor Trish Farrell offers some tips to avoid worry during this time of change.
Larry Donnelly: Trump is a mess but he can still win the election because of a weak Democratic party
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
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