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Patrick O'Donovan will return to work after recovering from illness

Updated 2026-10-18 · told from many outlets at once

Patrick O’Donovan fell ill at an EU presidency event in Limerick on Tuesday and was taken by ambulance to hospital. He is receiving treatment in intensive care and has no intention of leaving Government.

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