Richard O’Donoghue
Richard O’Donoghue is an Independent TD representing County Limerick in the Irish Parliament. He is known for his active involvement in healthcare discussions and his advocacy for accountability within the healthcare system. Recently, he urged the new Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, to conduct unannounced visits to hospitals to gain a better understanding of the challenges faced in the healthcare sector.
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Recent news mentions
Richard O’Donoghue accused the chairman of Bord Bia of insider trading in the Dáil chamber.
‘Insider trading’ accusation from roaring Richard sparks testy Dáil exchanges – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-11
Independent Ireland TD Richard O’Donoghue called for respect and criticized assumptions made about him.
Ireland worst in EU for transgender healthcare with four-year wait times, Dáil hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-04
Richard O’Donoghue is an Independent TD who questioned the Taoiseach about the presidential election.
Expensive-looking typo appears outside Government department – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-23
Richard O’Donoghue reassured by Maria Steen's respectful responses during their meeting.
Maria Steen, opponent of marriage equality and abortion, championed as a symbol of choice – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
Richard O’Donoghue is being tipped to chair the Budgetary Oversight Committee.
Oireachtas committee chair appointments under way ahead of Dáil return next week – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-24
Richard O’Donoghue, an Independent TD, is mentioned in the context of the ongoing political row in the Dáil.
No sheepishness as Katie Hannon decries bleating TDs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-28
Richard O’Donoghue, the Independent Ireland TD for Co Limerick, certainly believes so.
Charlie Haughey was framed and then he disappeared. But soon the mystery was solved – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-01
