Background
O'Donoghue, John was born on May 28, 1956 in Caherciveen, Ireland.
O'Donoghue, John was born on May 28, 1956 in Caherciveen, Ireland.
Bachelor of Civil Law with honors, University College Cork. Bachelor of Laws with honors, Inc. Law Society Ireland.
Spokesman on justice Fianna Fail Front Bench, 1994—1997. Member Kerry County Council, chairman, 1990-1991. Member Irish Parliament, since 1987, speaker, 2002—2009.
Minister of state Government of Ireland, Dublin, 1991-1992, minister for justice, equality and law reform, 1997—2002, minister for arts, sport and tourism, 2002—2007.
Member Caherciveen Social Superior vena cava syndrome Committee. Member Kerry County Library. Committee, Kerry Fisheries and Coastal Management Committee, Southern Health Board, Southern Health Board Psychiatric Superior vena cava syndrome Committee, Dail Committee on Legislation and Security.
Member St. Mary's Gaelic Athletic Association Club.
Married Kate Ann Murphy. 3 children.