The Latest Breaking News from Michael HealyRae

Opposition rounds on Government and ministers over handling of protests

Opposition TDs criticised the Government’s handling of fuel protests and their package of support measures.

The Independent UK · Apr 14

Healy-Rae says he has ‘grave reservations’ about Taoiseach after resigning

The outgoing Minister of State voted against the Government in a confidence motion on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Apr 14

Government wins confidence motion but loses junior minister

Michael Healy-Rae voted against the Government, shortly after tendering his resignation as a minister of state.

Evening Standard · Apr 14

Co Kerry community ‘want answers’ over fate of farmer Mike Gaine

Irish police have confirmed human remains have been discovered in their search for the missing Kenmare farmer.

Evening Standard · May 18, 2025

How ‘stroke’ politics saddled Ireland’s new government with a fox in the hen house

The country’s most controversial politician, Michael Lowry, is the cornerstone of the coalition. That deal could haunt taoiseach Micheál Martin

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2025

Controversial EU plan to let 16-year-olds drive cars met with mixed reactions in Ireland

The European Transport Safety Council – whose members include the Road Safety Authority in Ireland – has called on the European Commission to drop the proposal that would allow children aged 16 drive vehicles limited to a maximum speed of 45km/h.

Irish Mirror · May 2, 2023

Government likely to survive confidence motion as Bacik sends rallying cry to opposition

The Government's confidence motion in itself will be debated early on Wednesday morning following backlash over its decision to lift the eviction ban.

Irish Mirror · Mar 27, 2023

One Government TD ordered 63,000 personalised calendars last year - another got 1,600 sympathy cards

Figures obtained from the Houses of the Oireachtas show 236,945 items of stationery including greetings and congratulations cards were obtained from the taxpayer-funded service in 2022. The bulk order of personalised calendars were for one Fianna Fail TD.

Irish Mirror · Mar 17, 2023

Michael Healy-Rae fumes as elderly man can't pay in cash at NDLS office

The NDLS offices ceased all cash payments during the Covid-19 pandemic

Irish Mirror · Feb 20, 2023

RTE's answer to I'm A Celebrity: Where are the Irish stars of Celebrities Go Wild now?

RTE launched it's own I'm A Celeb version in the wilds of Connemara back in 2007

Irish Mirror · Nov 9, 2022