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Fergus O'Dowd was born on 1 September, 1948 in Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland, is an Irish Fine Gael politician (b. 1948). Discover Fergus O'Dowd's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?
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75 years old |
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Virgo |
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1 September, 1948 |
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1 September |
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Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Nationality |
Ireland
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Fergus O'Dowd Height, Weight & Measurements
At 75 years old, Fergus O'Dowd height not available right now. We will update Fergus O'Dowd's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Fergus O'Dowd's Wife?
His wife is Agnes O'Dowd
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Agnes O'Dowd |
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3 |
Fergus O'Dowd Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Fergus O'Dowd worth at the age of 75 years old? Fergus O'Dowd’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Ireland. We have estimated Fergus O'Dowd's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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politician |
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Fergus O'Dowd (born 1 September 1948) is an Irish Fine Gael politician who has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Louth constituency since the 2002 general election.
O'Dowd was born in Thurles, County Tipperary, in 1948.
He was educated by the Christian Brothers in Drogheda, County Louth.
He was first elected to Drogheda Town Council in 1974 as a member of the Labour Party, and was elected to Louth County Council in 1979, serving on the county council until 2003.
He contested the 1977 general election as a Labour Party candidate, but was not elected.
He served three terms as Chairman of Drogheda Town Council: 1977–78, 1981–82 and 1994–95.
In 1982, O'Dowd left the Labour Party and joined Fine Gael.
A teacher before entering politics, O'Dowd was elected to Seanad Éireann as a Senator for the Administrative Panel in 1997.
He was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the 2002 general election, on his fourth attempt.
He was immediately appointed Fine Gael spokesperson for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.
He was party Spokesperson on Environment, Heritage and Local Government from 2004 to 2007, and on Transport and Marine from 2007 to 2010.
In June 2010, he supported Richard Bruton's leadership challenge to Enda Kenny.
Following Kenny's victory in a motion of confidence, O'Dowd was appointed as party Spokesperson on Education and Skills.
On 10 March 2011, he was appointed as Minister of State at the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government and at the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources with special responsibility for the NewEra Project.
He was dropped as a Minister of State in a reshuffle in July 2014.
On 27 Novemberr 2023, O'Dowd announced that he would not contest the next general election.
O'Dowd lives in Drogheda and is married to Agnes O'Dowd; they have three sons.
He is a brother of Niall O'Dowd, publisher of the Irish Voice newspaper in New York City.
Another brother, Michael O'Dowd, stood against him for Renua at the 2016 general election.
He previously served as Chair of the Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport from 2017 to 2020 and as a Minister of State from 2011 to 2014.
He was appointed Chair of the Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement in September 2020.
