Minister brought to hospital after taking ill in Dáil

The Dáil has been suspended for the day after Minister of State Patrick O'Donovan became unwell while answering questions in the Chamber.

The minister was taking a Topical Issues question when he appeared out of breath and had difficulty speaking properly, but he initially declined an offer from Ceann Comhairle Sean O Fearghail to pause business to allow him recover.

The Limerick-based minister finished that item of business but was then approached by officials, including ...