John O'Donoghue

...said his spending revealed an unacceptable "pattern of extravagance". "I think you will either have to resign or be removed from office," he told Mr O'Donoghue. That stance was backed by the largest opposition party, Fine Gael. After...

In this article: Brian Cowen, Allegation, Taoiseach, Fine Gael, Labour, and Heathrow Airport

...are not dealt with, then he should consider his position." Despite the call to discuss the scandal, political backing for Mr O'Donoghue within the Government remains steady. Last night Government chief whip Pat Carey only said that Mr...

In this article: Fine Gael, Eamon Gilmore, Enda Kenny, and Labour

I wish it had been possible to do it differently." Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny was beaten to the punch by Labour leader Eamon Gilmore in calling for John O'Donoghue's resignation. After the dramatic Gilmore declaration, which followed...

In this article: Eamon Gilmore, Enda Kenny, Fine Gael, Sinn Fein, Taoiseach, and Brian Cowen

...his expenses, despite the continuing embarrassments. The only means by which Mr O'Donoghue can be forced from his position is through a formal resolution of no confidence by the Dail. So concerned are they with the increased importance of...

In this article: Sunday Independent, Fine Gael, Taoiseach, London, and US

...of such financial abuse. Instead of demanding that Mr O'Donoghue stand down, Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny is calling for a reduction in Mr O'Donoghue's staff and for some of the money to be paid back. How on earth do you decide what...

In this article: Enda Kenny, Department of Finance, Recession, Taoiseach, and Fine Gael

...have stopped short of calling for his resignation. Sinn Fein, on the other hand, says Mr O'Donoghue's behaviour has been unacceptable and he should stand down as chairman of the Dail. The party says all the opposition parties should join...

In this article: Sinn Fein, Labour Party, and Fine Gael

...out strongly on Mr O'Donoghue's side. "Eamon Gilmore got the head of John O'Donoghue, and what Fine Gael is trying to do now is to get the left ear of his decapitated head," O Se told Newstalk radio. Dingle Fianna Fail councillor and Mr...

In this article: Democracy, Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, and Sinn Fein