Minister Patrick O’Donovan made FG Election Director for Daniel Butler Mayoral bid

Minister Patrick O’Donovan has been appointed as Fine Gael’s Director of Elections for Councillor Daniel Butler’s campaign for Limerick’s first ever Directly Elected Mayor.

The Higher Education Minister from Newcastle West was given the position by the Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris. Minister O’Donovan will spearhead the campaign by the well know Limerick councillor for the coming seven weeks.

Earlier this month, Councillor Butler was selected as Fine Gael’s candidate to contest the Limerick Mayoral election.

An election for Limerick’s first Directly Elected Mayor will be held on June 7^th next in both the Limerick City and Limerick County constituencies.

Councillor Daniel Butler said:

“I’m delighted to have Minister Patrick O’Donovan appointed as my Director of Elections by the Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris. I believe this shows the ambition and commitment An Taoiseach Simon Harris has for this role and indeed his belief in me as a candidate.

“Patrick brings considerable experience to the table, having served as a TD for County Limerick since 2011 and is a Minister proudly working for all here since 2016. He has fought numerous local and national elections and knows how to get a result. His recent promotion to a senior Minister role has been a huge boost to Limerick and it is important we maintain that momentum for Limerick and the region.

“We will be working together with all our councillors, local election candidates from across the county and city and Minister Kieran O’Donnell and Senator Maria Byrne to ensure we get out a massive Fine Gael vote on Friday June 7^th.”

Minister Patrick O’Donovan said:

“I have known Daniel and his family a long time. His late father Richie was a great friend of mine, and his mother Bernadette hails from Ardagh – so he has city and county roots. I think he is an excellent choice for Fine Gael to win the directly elected mayor contest on 7th June.

“With a decade in elected office already and a term as Mayor of Limerick City under his belt, he is a strong and energetic candidate that will deliver for the citizens of Limerick.”