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O’Dowd seeks urgent meeting with Chancellor on Executive finances

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (244+ words) Finance Minister John O’Dowd has written to the Chancellor seeking an urgent meeting on the Executive’s need for fair and sustainable funding. Minister O’Dowd commented: “The absence of an agreed Budget for 2026-27 is creating significant uncertainty for departments and placing…...

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Minister O’Dowd appoints members to the Board of the Utility Regulator

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (258+ words) Finance Minister John O’Dowd has appointed two new members to the Board of the Utility Regulator. Sean Hogan, who has extensive experience in utilities, water and public sector governance, will serve a seven-year term on the Board commencing 10th August 2026. Paul…...

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O’Dowd welcomes passing of Baby Loss Certificate Regulations

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (285+ words) Finance Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the approval of the Baby Loss Certificate Regulations in the Assembly today. The passing of this important legislation secures the legal framework necessary to allow the issuing of baby loss certificates to anyone who…...

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O’Dowd encourages public to help shape Multi-Year Budget

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (634+ words) Finance Minister John O’Dowd is encouraging the public to help shape the future of public services by sharing their views and ideas on his draft Budget 2026-2029/30. Launching a consultation on the proposed 2026-2029/30 Budget, Minister O’Dowd said: “A multi-year budget provides the…...