Irish Minister Patrick O O'Donovan remains in hospital following suspected seizure
Irish cabinet minister Patrick O'Donovan remains in hospital in stable condition and is not expected to return to work for another period following a suspected seizure.
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Irish politician Patrick O'Donovan remains in hospital and is not expected to return to work for some time, according to the Irish Examiner. A government spokesperson confirmed that he is receiving care and described his condition as stable. [1]
The Irish Examiner reported that Mr O'Donovan was rushed by ambulance to hospital after a suspected seizure last week. As FTMQ News reported earlier, the minister fell ill during an informal EU presidency meeting of telecommunications ministers held at the University of Limerick. [1][3][4]
Mr O'Donovan was diagnosed with epilepsy around ten years ago, the Irish Examiner reported. He has served as a Teachta Dála for Limerick County since 2016 and was appointed Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport in January 2025. [1][2][4]
As FTMQ News reported earlier, a spokeswoman previously confirmed that the minister was taken off site for medical assessment and treatment after becoming unwell. He was subsequently treated in intensive care following the medical emergency. [3][4]
In short
- Patrick O'Donovan remains in hospital in stable condition following a suspected seizure.
- He fell ill during an EU presidency meeting at the University of Limerick.
- The minister was diagnosed with epilepsy approximately ten years ago.
- He is not expected to return to work for some time while he receives care.
Sources
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- [1]Patrick O'Donovan still in hospital, not expected back at work 'for another period'irishexaminer.com, 2h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Patrick O'Donovan on Wikipedia
- [3]Irish Minister Patrick O O’Donovan hospitalised after EU meeting in Limerick FTMQ News, 7d ago
- [4]Irish Minister Patrick O Donovan remains in intensive care following medical emergency FTMQ News, 5d ago
Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 4 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.
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