John O’Donoghue
John O’Donoghue is a former Irish politician who served as a member of the Fianna Fáil party and held various positions, including Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism. He gained notoriety for his controversial expenses, particularly for a lavish trip that included a £472 limousine ride at Heathrow airport while serving as Ceann Comhairle (speaker) of the Dáil Éireann. His extravagant spending led to public outrage and contributed to greater scrutiny of politicians' expenses in Ireland.
Born on May 01, 1951 (73 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,357 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,030,000 | 2,357 | $5,100 | 2$ |
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Who can forget the three-minute limousine ride costing €472 that John O’Donoghue took from one terminal to another at Heathrow airport.
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