Peter Burke to take over Patrick O'Donovan's portfolio during recovery

Politics · First reported 2 Nov, 14:28 · Updated 14:55

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Tánaiste Simon Harris announced that Minister Peter Burke will temporarily assume Patrick O'Donovan's portfolio while O'Donovan recovers from illness. O'Donovan will remain a Cabinet Minister without a portfolio during that period.

Peter Burke will take over responsibility for O'Donovan's portfolio during his recovery.
O'Donovan will remain a Cabinet Minister without a portfolio while Burke assumes his responsibilities.
O'Donovan was taken to University Hospital Limerick after falling ill at an EU event in County Limerick last month.

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Temporary replacement: Peter Burke will assume O'Donovan's portfolio during his recovery.
O'Donovan's status: He will remain a Cabinet Minister without a portfolio during this period.
Hospitalisation: O'Donovan was taken to University Hospital Limerick after falling ill at an EU event in County Limerick last month.
Department: Burke will assume O'Donovan's responsibilities in the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.