The Ciara Phelan Podcast: Paschal Donohoe opens up about mother's death

Speaking to The Ciara Phelan Podcast, Paschal Donohoe also described the controversy over his election expenses as a “massive disappointment”.

Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe says the loss of his mother 'still catches my breath and gives me a moment to step back and think'. Picture: Brian Lawless

Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe has told how the grief he has felt following the death of his mother has “absorbed” him.

Mr Donohoe who had a close relationship with his mother Cáit Donohoe said he still cannot bring himself to remove her number from his phone.