Minister Patrick O'Donovan takes ill at EU Presidency event and is taken by ambulance to hospital
Irish Communications Minister Patrick O'Donovan was hospitalized after falling ill during an EU event in Limerick. The minister, who has been open about his struggle with epilepsy, recently criticized anonymous government sources for making hurtful comments regarding his health.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of personal health struggles and political discourse, raising questions about the treatment of public officials with chronic conditions.
MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS Patrick O’Donovan has taken ill at an event in Limerick this afternoon and has been taken by ambulance to hospital.
O’Donovan was chairing an informal meeting of EU communications ministers when he became unwell and an ambulance was called.
A spokesperson for the minister said this afternoon in a statement: “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 department spokesperson said there would be no further comment at this time.
The minister returned to work in September after a period of illness over the summer.
In July, O’Donovan, who has been open about his struggle with epilepsy, became unwell and was hospitalised in Belgium before being flown back to Ireland on the government’s private jet a few days later .
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