Irish politician (born 1967) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Fitzgerald O'Dowd (born 10 May 1967) is an Irish Sinn Féin politician. He has been the Minister for Infrastructure since 16 May 2022 and the Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Upper Bann since 2003.[1] He was the Minister for Education from 2011 to 2016. He was the deputy First Minister in 2011 for a short time.
John O'Dowd MLA | |
|---|---|
 O'Dowd in 2021 | |
| Minister for Infrastructure | |
| Assumed office 16 May 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Nichola Mallon |
| Minister for Education | |
| In office 16 May 2011 – 25 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Caitríona Ruane |
| Succeeded by | Peter Weir |
| Acting deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland | |
| In office 20 September 2011 – 31 October 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Martin McGuinness |
| Succeeded by | Martin McGuinness |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly for Upper Bann | |
| Assumed office 26 November 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Dara O'Hagan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Fitzgerald O'Dowd 10 May 1967 Tullylish, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Sinn Féin |
| Spouse(s) | Mary O'Dowd |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Politician |
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