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Harney resignation

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McDowell unveiled as new PDs leader

Minister for Justice Michael McDowell was today unveiled as the new leader of the Progressive Democrats.

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McDowell to be confirmed as new PD leader

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Way clear for McDowell as Parlon and O’Donnell drop out

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Bookmaker suspends betting on PD leadership race

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McDowell emerges as favourite for PD helm

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McDowell tight-lipped about leadership intentions
Brennan weighs in behind McDowell for PDs leadership

Two members of the Progressive Democrats parliamentary party have said they will be backing Minister for Justice Michael McDowell as the new leader of the party.

Fri, 08 Sep, 2006

Parlon claims strong support in leadership race

Progressive Democrat TD Tom Parlon claimed today that he had strong support to take over as party leader following Tánaiste Mary Harney’s sudden resignation.

Fri, 08 Sep, 2006

O’Malley backs McDowell as Harney’s replacement

Progressive Democrats TD Tim O'Malley has said he will be backing Minister for Justice Michael McDowell as the new leader of the party.

Fri, 08 Sep, 2006

Coalition rocked by Harney resignation

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern will continue to gauge the implications for his government today after yesterday’s shock resignation of Mary Harney as leader of the Progressive Democrats.

Fri, 08 Sep, 2006

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