Fergus O'Dowd

Louth deputy is latest in a string of Fine Gael politicians to announce their impending retirement ahead of the next general election

Semi-states should cap car purchase at €60,000, Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd says

Dalton Philips’ Range Rover cost State airports company €57, 000

Sinn Féin leader finds there is no partition in economy class as she is seated in the same row as DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson on their way home from Washington

John McGuinness says many Government departments have a ‘defend the state at all costs’ approach

New protocols following campaign by Ciarán and Orlaith Staunton led to 16,000 lives being saved

‘People who kill should be subject to the law,’ Michael O’Hare, whose 12-year-old sister was shot by a British soldier, told TDs

Residents to be allowed two visits per week on compassionate grounds from March 22nd

Inspection found facility could not provide safe care to residents and was reliant on HSE

More than 80 such workers covering shortages in State-run and private nursing homes

Irish Rail may restrict peak services to pre-booked passengers to reduce overcrowding

There is a sense of fear in the Moneymore estate. Some are afraid to leave their homes

Fergus O’Dowd says ‘gardaí must have resources they need’ to make sure gangs are jailed