Denis Naughten hospitalised after being struck by car

Minister for Communications was cycling near his home in Co Roscommon when the incident happened

The Minister for Communications Denis Naughten has been struck by a car while cycling near his home in Co Roscommon on Monday. Photograph: Gareth Chaney Collins
The Minister for Communications Denis Naughten has been struck by a car while cycling near his home in Co Roscommon on Monday. Photograph: Gareth Chaney Collins

Minister for Communications Denis Naughten was struck by a car while cycling near his home in Co Roscommon on Monday.

He was brought by ambulance to Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe, where he is currently being examined. However, his injuries are not believed to be serious.

Mr Naughten was cycling with his wife when the incident happened. His wife was uninjured.

Pat Leahy

Pat Leahy

Pat Leahy is Political Editor of The Irish Times