Sign in

McDowell to be confirmed as new PD leader

Minister for Justice Michael McDowell is to be formally confirmed as the new leader of the Progressive Democrats later today.

McDowell to be confirmed as new PD leader

Mon, 11 Sep, 2006 - 08:23

1

Minister for Justice Michael McDowell is to be formally confirmed as the new leader of the Progressive Democrats later today.

In a deal worked out at the weekend, Mr McDowell was nominated for the job by his two potential leadership rivals, Liz O'Donnell and Tom Parlon.

Irish Examiner’s WhatsApp channel

Follow and share the latest news and stories

more courts articles

Graham Linehan court case

Father Ted creator Linehan arrives at court for trans activist harassment trial

Graham Linehan arrest

Father Ted creator Linehan to face trial over alleged harassment of trans woman

judge gavel on a blue wooden background

Englishman who failed to pay compensation to victim of West Cork assault sent to prison

More in this section

'Shameful' homelessness crisis 'has deepened to an unprecedented level'

'Shameful' homelessness crisis 'has deepened to an unprecedented level'

First-ever Irish winner of EuroDreams top prize secures €20,000 every month for 30 years

First-ever Irish winner of EuroDreams top prize secures €20,000 every month for 30 years

IVF figures

Almost half of babies born in Northern Ireland in 2026 to be asked to join study

Courts Harney resignation Person: McDowell Person: Minister for Justice Person: Michael McDowell Person: Liz O'Donnell Person: Tom Parlon Person: Parlon Person: O'Donnell Person: Mary Harney Organisation: PD Organisation: Progressive Democrats

<p>FASD is a range of neurodevelopmental conditions linked to alcohol consumption around conception and during pregnancy. Picture: iStock</p>

Ireland ranks third globally for FASD as report warns of hidden disability crisis

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

© Examiner Echo Group Limited