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Simon Harris denies allegations that he had a phone call with Patrick O'Donovan that sparked rumors about his health

Updated 2026-10-30 · told from many outlets at once

Tánaiste Simon Harris spoke to Patrick O'Donovan before he fell ill, during an EU meeting. Harris denied asking O'Donovan to resign and said he had full support for him. O'Donovan received a call from a Cabinet colleague before falling ill and was treated at University Hospital Limerick.

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