Patrick O’Donovan
IrelandpoliticianMaleb. 19708.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Minister for Arts and Media Patrick O’Donovan will visit Seattle and San Francisco during a diplomatic mission to the United States.
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Minister for Arts and Culture Patrick O’Donovan said few artists made as big an impact on modern Irish storytelling as Hansard.
‘A troubadour whose gift for storytelling brought so much joy’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-29
Patrick O’Donovan launched the America250 commemorative programme highlighting Irish contributions to the US.
Will Donald Trump get a bigger Irish welcome than Ronald Reagan? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-18
Minister for Communications Patrick O’Donovan suggested the app could be used to verify the ages of children trying to use social media accounts.
Proving age and complying with roadside garda checks among potential uses of State smartphone app – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-17
Patrick O’Donovan said he has 'no notion' of abolishing the licence fee.
Politicians bemoan RTÉ’s failures, then make them worse – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-15
Ali Curran wrote to Minister for Culture Patrick O’Donovan to request additional funding for pension payments.
Imma warns of inability to pay pensioners due to ‘absolute lack of resources’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-13
Minister for Communications Patrick O'Donovan has returned to Ireland after being taken to hospital while on official business in Brussels last week.
Patrick O’Donovan ‘safe and well’ and recovering with family after falling ill in Brussels – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-12Patrick O’Donovan is the Minister for Communication who praised Niamh Hodnett's contributions.
‘Conflict of interest’ sees country music’s Declan Nerney dropped from all-star cruise bill – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-12
Patrick O’Donovan was hospitalised after becoming unwell during an official trip to Brussels this week as part of the State’s EU presidency.
Minister for Culture Patrick O’Donovan hospitalised during trip to Brussels – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-09Patrick O'Donovan, the Minister for Communications, stated that Ireland is prepared to move ahead with restrictions on children’s social media use.
Screen time can damage under-twos’ development, landmark UK study warns – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-27
Minister for Communications Patrick O’Donovan did not accept the proposal and instead opted for a lower rate.
Former head of Coillte and Glen Dimplex Fergal Leamy to become next chief executive of An Post – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-24
Crowe also said Minister for Culture Patrick O’Donovan should give a direction to the National Museum of Ireland to engage with the British Museum about repatriating thousands of Irish artefacts and documents held in London.
State should buy Easter Rising ‘flag of truce’, FF TD says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-23
Minister for Culture Patrick O'Donovan has previously indicated concerns over such a step.
Minister has ‘no difficulty’ with powers for cities to introduce tourism tax – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-22
Patrick O’Donovan discussed the funding model for RTÉ at a committee meeting.
Where’s the Brazilian beef? Senators roast Ciaran Mullooly over school lunch claims – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-30
Aughinish declared phone lobbying of Limerick-based Minister Patrick O’Donovan.
Amount of Irish-made alumina exported to Russia hits highest level since start of Ukraine war – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-30
Minister for Communications Patrick O'Donovan said he is trying to get people to have faith in the public service broadcaster.
RTÉ should be accountable for its spending, but critics’ focus is too selective – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-29
Patrick O'Donovan is the Minister for Sport and celebrated League of Ireland aficionado.
Suicide of a young star the latest instalment in NFL’s increasingly bleak narrative – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-05
Patrick O’Donovan is the Minister for Sport who paused funding for astro-turf pitches.
Bohemians go three clear at Premier Division summit with derby win over Shamrock Rovers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-28
Minister for Sport Patrick O’Donovan, who was present at the match at Oriel Park, paused State funding for astro pitches following the incident.
Drogheda United hit with away supporter ban and €15,000 fine following Oriel Park flare damage – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-26Patrick O’Donovan is the Minister for Sport who announced a halt to funding for astro pitches following incidents of hooliganism.
Watch live: ‘Abuse ruined their childhoods’Ireland· 2026-02-25
Minister for Sport Patrick O’Donovan announced he would stop any further public funding for synthetic pitches in the League of Ireland.
Sinn Féin TD ‘did not see who threw flares’ during Dundalk-Drogheda derby game – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-24
Patrick O’Donovan, the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, praised the athletes for their achievements at the Winter Olympics.
Ireland’s winter Olympians hailed amid Dublin homecoming – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-23
Minister for Sport Patrick O’Donovan has stopped all funding for League of Ireland astro pitches after fans threw flares onto the pitch during last Friday’s Louth derby.
Minister halts funding for League of Ireland astro pitches after Louth derby scenes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-23Minister for Sport Patrick O’Donovan will brief Ministers on an estimated €5.7 million in 'legacy' benefits for Adare and Limerick arising from the Ryder Cup being held there next year.
New digital and AI strategy to confirm plans for under-16s social media ban – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-18
Patrick O’Donovan is the Minister for Culture involved in the funding discussions for RTÉ.
‘It feels like an increasingly neutered organisation’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-14
Ireland’s Culture Minister Patrick O’Donovan said the scheme was the first permanent one of its kind in the world.
Ireland rolls out pioneering basic income scheme for artists
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Minister for Communications Patrick O'Donovan is preparing to pilot measures to potentially ban social media for under 16s.
Try explaining to the people of Enniscorthy why it’s hard to get things done – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07
Patrick O’Donovan stated it was a big mistake for X to decline to appear before the committee.
Social media groups cannot catch all harmful posts, TikTok tells Oireachtas committee – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-05
Patrick O’Donovan met Huawei in November to receive a general overview of its activities.
Huawei lobbies Government for ‘proportionate’ EU regulation and cutting red tape – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-02
Minister for Communications Patrick O’Donovan had previously suggested he had received 'legal advice' regarding age limits for social media.
Ireland to hold off on social media age limits as France bans use for under-15s – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-28Minister for Arts and Culture Patrick O’Donovan said his department will establish a 'robust' oversight system to monitor implementation of the 149 recommendations contained in the report.
Arts Council faces ‘robust’ oversight after botched IT system report – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-20
