John O'Donoghue (politician)

John O'Donoghue (politician)

John O'Donoghue (born 28 May 1956) is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Kerry South constituency from 1987 to 2011. He is a former Ceann Comhairle (chairman) of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas. He resigned as Ceann Comhairle on 13 October 2009 due to controversy about his expense claims. He previously served as Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism (2002–2007) and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (1997–2002).

Read more about John O'Donoghue (politician):  Early and Private Life, Early Political Career, Cabinet Career: 1997–2007, Ceann Comhairle, 2011 General Election

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