IEThe Irish Times
Minister for Communications Patrick O’Donovan to return to duties after illness
TD previously revealed his epilepsy and said his ‘worst nightmare’ was that people would think he was drunk during an episode
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- The Irish Times
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- Ireland
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- 27 Aug 2026, 13:54 UTC
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- Ellen Coyne
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TD previously revealed his epilepsy and said his ‘worst nightmare’ was that people would think he was drunk during an episode
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Minister for Communications Patrick O’Donovan to return to duties after illness
TD previously revealed his epilepsy and said his ‘worst nightmare’ was that people would think he was drunk during an episode
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