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.
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John O’Donoghue was involved in a controversy over lavish spending, leading to a no confidence motion.
Is the Ceann Comhairle confidence motion unprecedented? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-31
John O’Donoghue criticized McGregor's suitability for the presidency.
Councillors respond to Conor McGregor’s bid for presidential nomination – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-29
John O'Donoghue is referenced as a previous Ceann Comhairle who faced challenges in his role.
With Verona under fire, TDs suddenly realise they are gravely concerned about misogyny after all – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-29
John O'Donoghue looked like facing a no-confidence motion in late 2009 but resigned before it was tabled.
Verona Murphy will survive vote of confidence as Ceann Comhairle but at what cost to her standing? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-29
Then Ceann Comhairle John O’Donoghue resigned from the office before any debate started.
Verona Murphy to resist Opposition no-confidence motion – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-27
Who can forget the three-minute limousine ride costing €472 that John O’Donoghue took from one terminal to another at Heathrow airport.
Elon Musk’s brutal rampage through the US government should be a warning to our politicians – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-28
