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John O'Dowd
Northern Ireland's Finance Minister and Sinn Féin MLA.
Last refreshed: 12 August 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic
Key Question
Why did Sinn Féin's finance minister have to deny a Stormont walkout?
Timeline for John O'Dowd
#15 11 Aug
O'Dowd rules out a Stormont walkout
UK Local Elections 2026Background
John O'Dowd said on 11 August 2026 that Sinn Féin has "no intent, plan or otherwise" to walk away from the power-sharing Executive at Stormont, while accepting the Democratic Unionist Party has become increasingly difficult to work with. He has been a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Upper Bann since 2003 and has served as Finance Minister since February 2025, having previously held the Infrastructure and Education portfolios in the Stormont Executive.
Common Questions
Did Sinn Féin threaten to leave the Stormont government?
John O'Dowd said on 11 August 2026 that Sinn Féin has no intent, plan or otherwise to walk away from the power-sharing Executive.Source: Irish News
What government role does John O'Dowd hold?
O'Dowd is Northern Ireland's Finance Minister and MLA for Upper Bann, in POST since February 2025.Source: Wikipedia
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Rhun ap Iorwerth / Welsh Government (Plaid Cymru)
the outcomes it delivers
Michael Marra / Scottish Labour
Scots know what we are against. They can't tell you what we are for.
Andy Burnham / Labour Party
contest the next election with a manifesto commitment to change the electoral system so that everyone's vote counts and everyone's voice is heard
Reform UK
fully cooperate with the investigation
Steff Aquarone / Liberal Democrats (North Norfolk)
made to waste £600,000
Stephen Atkinson / Lancashire County Council (Reform UK)
the opportunity to challenge the July decision
Jim McMahon / Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
following updated legal advice
Democratic Unionist Party
goaded
Rupert Lowe / Restore Britain
Reform-sponsored media circus