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Welcome to my website which I hope will be a useful resource in providing helpful information while also serving as an easy way to raise any local or national issues which may be of concern to you.
I am a native of Newcastle West in Co. Limerick and I was elected to the Dáil on my first attempt in 2011. I have been re-elected in 2016 and 2020.
I was appointed Minister for Office of Public Works in 2020 having previously served as both Minister of State at the Department of Finance and Minister of State for Tourism and Sport.
It is an honour the represent Co Limerick in Dáil Éireann. I have always worked hard and to the best of my ability for our community and I look forward to continuing this work
Patrick O’Donovan
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US multinational Ortec opens in Newcastle West
Local TD and Minister, Patrick O’Donovan has said that “The official opening of US multinational Ortec in Newcastle West is a fantastic occasion for the town and the wider West Limerick area, and marks the beginning of a new chapter for the economy of the town.”...
ANY CHANGES TO EMISSIONS IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR FOR INDIVIDUAL FARMERS WILL BE ENTIRELY VOLUNTARY
ANY CHANGES to emissions in the agricultural sector for individual farmers will be entirely voluntary, said Minister of State Patrick O’Donovan, in response to recent claims which he said are “not accurate”. “As part of the Government’s examination on the emissions...
Major funding boost for outdoor amenities in Limerick will enhance recreation tourism – O’Donovan.
Outdoor adventure projects right across Ireland will receive funding of €215,411 encouraging the community in Limerick to enjoy the hidden gems on our doorsteps this summer, Fine Gael Minister Patrick O’Donovan has said. “I am delighted to welcome the news from...
Minister O’Donovan announces the appointment of consultant engineers for Cavan Town Flood Relief Scheme.
Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., today (26 May) visited Cavan Town to officiate at the appointment by Cavan County Council of Byrne Looby Consulting Engineers Ltd as Engineering Consultants to carry...
Minister O’Donovan announces funding approval for flood protection works in Ballyshonick, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick
Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., has announced the approval of Limerick City & County Council’s application under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection...
H.E. Ambassador Charis Christodoulidou of Cyprus visit to Limerick
On Monday I was delighted to welcomed H.E. Ambassador Charis Christodoulidou of Cyprus to Limerick as part of the EU 50 and Blue Star Programme. The Blue Star Programme requires teachers and primary school pupils to carry out projects and tasks related to the...