Minister Patrick O’Donovan taken to hospital after becoming unwell at EU event in Limerick
Irish Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan was hospitalized after falling ill at an EU event in Limerick. Prior to the incident, O'Donovan publicly criticized his own party colleagues for questioning his ability to perform his duties due to his epilepsy.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of personal health, disability discrimination, and internal political tensions within the Irish government.
'Leave my health out of it’: Patrick O’Donovan accuses Fine Gael colleagues of ‘ultimate betrayal’ over reports questioning his health. Picture: PA
Media minister Patrick O’Donovan has been taken to hospital after becoming unwell at an EU presidency event.
The Fine Gael TD was hosting the event at the University of Limerick. It is understood that the meeting had concluded before he became unwell.
“The minister became unwell during the EU informal meeting at the University of Limerick and has been taken off site for assessment and treatment,” a spokeswoman said.
Earlier Mr O’Donovan has hit out at his own party colleagues over a “hurtful” attack on him, accusing Fine Gael ministers of the “ultimate betrayal”.
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