Minister Naughten 'doing grand' after being knocked down by car in Roscommon
Communications Minister Dennis Naughten is said to be “doing grand” after being hit by a car while cycling with his wife today
The 43-year-old Independent minister, who is a keen cyclist was struck from behind while out with wife Mary, who was not injured in the incident.
Speaking to the Irish Examiner, Mr Naughten’s spokeswoman said his injuries are not too serious and that he was recovering in Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinsloe.
Mr Naughten was cycling with his wife along a road between Roscommon town and Fuerty at about 2pm this afternoon when he was struck by a car.
Gardai are investigating the incident.
Steeped in Fine Gael, Mr Naughten lost the party whip after he strongly opposed the downgrading of the Accident and Emergency department at Roscommon Hospital in 2011.
He resisted calls to join the Independent Alliance but was part of the negotiations to form the Government along with other rural TDs following last year's General Election.
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten has been knocked down by a car.
The minister is reported to have been out cycling with his wife when a car struck him.
The incident occurred in Co Roscommon between Roscommon town and Fuerty earlier this afternoon.
Mr Naughten suffered minor back injuries from the incident.
He has been brought to Portiuncula Hospital in Galway for treatment.
His wife, Mrs Naughten, was not injured in the incident.
Gardaí are investigating.
