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Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 11:52

Peter Burke will oversee the Minister's duties of Culture, Communications and Sport.

The Enterprise Minister says he's happy to take temporary charge of Patrick O'Donovan's duties during his recovery.

Fine Gael's Peter Burke is to oversee the Minister's duties of Culture, Communications and Sport, alongside those of his current department.

Mr O'Donovan will remain in Cabinet as a minister without a portfolio during his recovery after falling ill last month at an EU Presidency event.

The Longford-Westmeath TD says the department will be kept running smoothly:

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