Person: Patrick O'Donovan

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<p>Patrick O'Donovan said he only became aware of the price tag on the hut when the chairman of the OPW appeared before the committee and heard about the bike shed through the media. Photo: Brian Lawless/PA</p>

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Ex-minister in charge of OPW when security hut was built only heard of cost at PAC hearing

Patrick O'Donovan was in the role at the time both the security hut and bike shed were constructed at Government buildings

<p class="contextmenu Body Body">In relation to UCC specifically, Sean O'Driscoll said the taxpayer has now, through the government, committed a serious level of multi-annual funding to the university.</p>

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€150m core funding increase is what universities 'have been crying out for'

<p>Patrick O’Donovan said: 'We will emerge from this period stronger, united and more ambitious than ever to deliver not only for a city, or a county, or a region, but for the entire country.' File photo: Sasko Lazrov, Photocall Ireland</p>

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Minister acknowledges University of Limerick's controversies have impacted students

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O'Donovan going 'to get back on the pony' in election despite health scare

Extremist views widespread in England's classrooms, say teachers

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'Society would be better' with co-ed learning model, says minister

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Government to expand college courses to combat healthcare shortages

Real estate agents hand out keys to customers after signing the lease

Ban on year-long student leases to be pushed through Cabinet

Taoiseach Simon Harris said 51-week leases are not desirable nor affordable for the majority of those in third level education

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Simon Harris denies charge that ceding gaeltacht brief to FF is an embarrassment

Taoiseach says FG could have taken role but Thomas Byrne is the right choice — and that he intends to improve his own fluency in Irish

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

Ministers forecast rival Limerick TDs will 'eat each other alive' in Harris's new Cabinet

Another senior member of Government described the west Limerick tension between both men as 'not ideal'

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

Fine Gael TD unleashes 'furious' criticism at parliamentary party meeting

The tense meeting was the first to take place since Simon Harris became Fine Gael party leader

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Mounting fear amongst East Cork locals as Met Éireann forecast further 'significant rainfall'

Fears are rising among homeowners and businesses in East Cork that they could be hit by another deluge, just days after Storm Babet ripped through the area.

Sat, 21 Oct, 2023

Limerick TD confirms he will contest next election despite recent health scare

The Minister of State at the Office of Public Works said: 'I got a fright. I got a very big fright.'

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

Dáil suspended after minister falls ill during questioning

Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl suspended the Dáil and medical attention was sought

Thu, 29 Jun, 2023

Flood works in Cork City and Glanmire to begin by next year — but Blackpool faces further wait

Disagreement over Blackpool flood plan has caused delay and Office of Public Works has 'to wait for consent to be given', OPW Minister Patrick O'Donovan said

Tue, 07 Feb, 2023

Mick Clifford: Jesus was born at home with not a donkey in sight

What about the childer’? So went the cry of faux outrage a few weeks ago when it was announced that the crib in Dublin’s Mansion House would be without live animals.

Sun, 25 Dec, 2022

Minister urges objectors to 'think twice' before opposing flood relief schemes

According to the OPW, the €30.5m flood defences in Bandon will ensure 392 properties are now protected from potential significant flooding

Fri, 09 Dec, 2022

Alison O’Connor: Cut out the smirking and listen without prejudice to the Greens

It was a joyful occasion. A crowd gathered for the turning on of the Christmas lights in our local park last Saturday evening. There was entertainment, the requisite speech from a local politician and, of course, Santa.

Fri, 02 Dec, 2022

'Miracle' that people in Cork not drowned in beds, says minister

Minister of State warns that some Irish people 'will become migrants' due to the effects of climate change

Thu, 10 Nov, 2022

Climate change will turn people in Ireland into migrants, says junior minister

Patrick O'Donovan predicts that people will have to leave their homes because of the effects of climate change saying that we need to stop treating it as a problem that is in the distant future.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2022

First contract to deliver 500 modular homes for Ukrainians due in January, says minister

The sites for these modular homes have been provided by a number of public departments

Sun, 30 Oct, 2022

Discussions take place over impact of housing Ukrainians in hotels on hospitality sector

Government sources stressed Ireland has to show compassion and warned that if hotels aren't used, it will result in Ukrainians 'ending up on the streets'

Thu, 27 Oct, 2022

Minister: I'll be pushing up daisies before we get real offshore wind

OPW Minister Patrick O'Donovan was defending plans for a LNG terminal

Fri, 05 Aug, 2022

Save Cork City takes flood defence complaint to the European Commission

Save Cork City's complaint against the Minister for the OPW and the agency’s drainage department includes references to “the actions of the executive” of Cork City Council and to the €150m Lower Lee flood relief scheme

Sun, 27 Sep, 2020

Martin ‘insulted both me and my community’ - Moynihan

Fianna Fáil's Cork North-West TD Michael Moynihan has accused Taoiseach Micheál Martin of "disrespecting both him and his community" after being overlooked for a junior ministry.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Parties move to increase geographical spread of ministers

Party leaders moved to address concerns on a lack of geographical and gender representation as they got ready to appoint 17 new Ministers of State, but some criticism has been levelled at the choices.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Michael Moynihan hits out at Taoiseach after being overlooked for junior ministry

Fianna Fáil's Cork North-West TD Michael Moynihan has accused Taoiseach Micheál Martin of "disrespecting both him and his community" after being overlooked for a junior ministry.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Brendan Griffin set to lose junior minister role

Fine Gael Kerry TD Brendan Griffin, the former junior tourism minister, has lost out on being returned to office under the new coalition.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Varadkar, Martin and Ryan to try and overcome major obstacles encountered in talks

Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin and Eamon Ryan are to meet to try and overcome major obstacles encountered in talks between the parties seeking to form a government.

Sun, 31 May, 2020

Fine Gael TDs raise possible autumn election in teleconference

The possibility of a snap autumn election has been raised by junior Fine Gael ministers who have raised opposition to Green Party demands to cut emissions by 7% as part of any coalition deal.

Mon, 04 May, 2020

Dáil sitting will go ahead despite objections; Labour boycotts debate

There will be measures in place to allow social distancing - with no more than 30% of TDs allowed to attend.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

Government deferred Local Property Tax review for political reasons, says FF

The Government is “treating the public like children” and deferred the review of the Local Property Tax (LPT) for naked electoral reasons, Fianna Fáil says.

Thu, 18 Apr, 2019

McGrath withdraws comments about gardaí politicising the new drink driving laws

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has demanded cabinet colleague and Independent Alliance TD Finian McGrath withdraw his "bizarre" comments

Sun, 31 Mar, 2019

Junior Finance Minister calls for greater oversight of local authorities’ spending

Junior Finance Minister Patrick O'Donovan has said he wants to see city and county councils’ spending looked at by the Public Accounts Committee.

Mon, 07 Jan, 2019

Paschal Donohoe supports recommendations on 8th Amendment, but his junior minister disagrees

Minister Paschal Donohoe says he is in favour of allowing abortion without restriction for the first 12 weeks of a pregnancy.

Tue, 09 Jan, 2018

Online petition asks Taoiseach to block election of councillor as mayor of Limerick over 'racist' remarks

Hundreds of people have signed a petition asking Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to block the election of one of his party's members as Limerick mayor over "racist" remarks.

Thu, 22 Jun, 2017

Latest: Leo Varadkar accused of ‘undervaluing women's voices’ in junior ministries roles

LATEST: Leo Varadkar has been accused of "undervaluing women's voices" after appointing less females than Enda Kenny to junior ministry roles.

Tue, 20 Jun, 2017

Billionaire JP McManus on plans to bring prestigious Ryder Cup to Limerick’s Adare Manor

Horse racing mogul JP McManus opened up for the first time about his dream to host the Ryder Cup at Adare in 2026.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Politicians urged by Sports Minister Patrick O'Donovan to sue online bullies

Politicians and others in high-profile positions should take legal action against people abusing them online, according to Sports Minister Patrick O’Donovan, insisting the criticism they face is tantamount to “thuggery”.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2017

Morning briefing: Irish Water has cost State €2bn. Catch up on all the headlines

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Mon, 12 Dec, 2016

Taoiseach announces 15 new junior ministers

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has just announced a number of new junior ministers in the Dáil.

Thu, 19 May, 2016

WATCH: Protestors surround hotel holding FG meeting with Taoiseach

Taoiseach Enda Kenny took refuge inside a hotel for over three hours as he came under further fire last night from water charges demonstrators.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2014

O'Dea prepared to fight Irish Water over PPS number; FG see it as 'politicking'

Former Defence Minister Willie O'Dea has said he is prepared to go to court to prohibit his PPS number from being handed over to Irish Water.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2014

Twitter director argues for anonymity on social media

Representatives from Twitter and Facebook have been defending themselves before an Oireachtas Committee today.

Thu, 07 Mar, 2013

Limerick gardaí arrest man after finding two suspect devices

Gardaí in Limerick have arrested a man in his mid 40s in connection with the discovery of two suspect devices last night.

Thu, 28 Feb, 2013

Army deal with suspicious devices above FG constituency office

Army bomb disposal experts were called to deal with two suspicious devices in Newcastlewest in Co Limerick last night.

Thu, 28 Feb, 2013

National breakdown of seats

With all bar four of the 43 constituencies in the General Election finished counting, the country’s political scene has undergone a sea change.

Sun, 27 Feb, 2011

22 seats left to fill as Hanafin loses Dun Laoghaire seat to Boyd Barrett

Former Minister for Tourism Mary Hanafin has failed to retain her seat in Dun Laoghaire. Richard Boyd Barrett won the seat, bringing the haul of seats for Independents and others to 17.

Sun, 27 Feb, 2011

25 seats left to fill as FG's O'Connor secures Dun Laoghaire seat

The election of Fine Gael's Mary Mitchell O'Connor in Dun Laoghaire brings to 141 the total number of seats filled so far (from a total of 166).

Sun, 27 Feb, 2011

National breakdown of seats

TOTAL SEATS FILLED: 137FINE GAEL: 62Brendan Griffin (KerryS); James Bannon (LdWM); Seán Barrett (DL); Tom Barry (CorkE); Pat Breen (CE); Richard Bruton (DubNC); Ray Butler (MW); Jerry Buttimer (CorkSC); Catherine Byrne (DubSC); Joe Carey (CE); ...

Sun, 27 Feb, 2011

State of the parties: The national breakdown of seats so far

FINE GAEL: 59Seán Barrett (DL); Tom Barry (CorkE); Pat Breen (CE); Richard Bruton (DubNC); Ray Butler (MW); Joe Carey (CE); Paudie Coffey (WD); Aine Collins(CNW); Noel Coonan (TN); Michael Creed (CNW); Lucinda Creighton (DubSE); Jim Daly (CorkSW); ...

Sun, 27 Feb, 2011