The Latest Breaking News from John ODowd

PSNI chief asks NI Secretary to review determination over Drumcree parade

Sir Chris Bryant is expected to make a statement on the dispute which has led to a 13-day stand-off.

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Michelle O’Neill receives police letter over Drumcree protest

The Northern Ireland First Minister said she will co-operate with the PSNI investigation.

Evening Standard · Oct 9

Michelle O’Neill says she has not received police letter over Drumcree protest

During a visit to the Garvaghy Road in Portadown, Mary Lou McDonald again called on Sir Chris Bryant to act to bring the stand-off to an end.

Evening Standard · Oct 9

Drumcree march issue ‘closed’ and should not be revisited, says Michelle O’Neill

Sinn Fein MLA John O’Dowd said: ‘The hurt and the trauma that was afflicted in that community runs very, very deep, and it is generational.’

Evening Standard · Sep 7

‘Anger and frustration’ on Garvaghy Road over proposed Orange Order parade

If approved it would be the first orange parade along the Garvaghy Road in 28 years.

Evening Standard · Sep 3

Sinn Fein has no intentions of collapsing Stormont, John O’Dowd says

The Sinn Fein minister said his party had concerns about the behaviour of the DUP.

Evening Standard · Aug 11

Stormont Finance Minister seeking ‘urgent meeting’ with Chancellor

It comes as the Stormont Executive continues without an agreed budget.

Evening Standard · Aug 10

Sinn Fein sounds warning over future of powersharing amid ‘DUP behaviour’

DUP leader Gavin Robinson hit back saying his party is committed to Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Jul 31

New NI Secretary arrives with a ‘check list’ rather than a ‘cheque book’

Sir Chris Bryant was speaking as Stormont parties are still without agreement on a budget for the administration.

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Decision time for ministers over ‘fairer’ funding for Northern Ireland – O’Dowd

Stormont Finance Minister John O’Dowd was speaking ahead of new Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant meeting the parties later.

Evening Standard · Jul 31