Assault on Michael Healy-Rae increases fears over TD safety
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One in seven Oireachtas members have an interest in farming with some owning large landholdings
The Healy-Raes review: Riveting portrait feels like a soap opera moulded out of muck and cunning
Michael’s falling out with brother Danny adds familial tension, while the lasting impression is of politicians who are perfectly aware of the divisive figures they cut
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Danny Healy-Rae says he had ‘nothing to do’ with brother’s resignation as junior minister
Newly released correspondence shows Kerry politicians’ contacts with Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the time of fuel protests
Miriam Lord’s End-of-Dáil-term awards: Holly Cairns still getting under Taoiseach’s skin
Hissy fits, bust-ups, mortification and demonstrations of backbone as TDs and senators go toe to toe
Party van steals show at Leinster House as Taoiseach prepares to be Emperor of Europe
Dáil proceedings have summer holiday feel as Micheál Martin gets set to lean on his three pillars of EU council presidency
Miriam Lord’s Week: Let he who is without Sim cast the first phone
Taoiseach’s cranky inner teacher comes out as he sees TDs not paying attention in class
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The Healy-Raes were seen as great gas. But there is little funny about their politics
When Jackie Healy-Rae first emerged, a sophisticate in FF remarked he’d never get elected, not least because he looked like he combed his hair with a pork chop
The Irish Times view on the Healy-Rae split: a kingdom divided
Reports suggest famed electoral machine has been running on bad fuel for some time
‘I hate to see brothers fight’: Healy-Rae loyalists on tensions within Kerry stronghold
Whether Micheal’s hand was forced in quitting his ministerial office is a matter of local opinion
Who are the Healy-Raes? A guide to Ireland’s biggest political dynasty
Since the time of their patriarch, Jackie Healy-Rae snr, the family has strengthened its grip on county politics
A Kingdom divided: Michael Healy-Rae’s explosive interview shows split in Kerry dynasty
Differences between Michael and Danny Healy-Rae, and their children, threaten the unity of one of Ireland’s most prominent political families
Michael Healy-Rae says brother Danny’s interview effectively sacked him as minister of state
Kerry TD, who resigned as junior minister following fuel protests, says Danny’s interview effectively sacked him and ‘damaged Team Healy-Rae'
Danny Healy-Rae looks very well for a man who saw Dev stand up to Churchill
The Kerry TD, who has always voted against legislation to outlaw bloodsports, is very fond of the Irish hare too
New legislation regulating Airbnb rentals bogged down over planning permission issues
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns accuses Government of prioritising proposals that would ‘have renters living in sheds’
Miriam Lord: Sinn Féin’s ard fheis to see Kneecap workshop - and what’s with new Dáil seating plan?
A three-hour short programme sharpened Shinner appetites for Saturday’s packed agenda
Healy-Rae family downplay rift but tensions in Kerry were simmering even before fuel blockades
‘If there’s a row like that going on in Kilgarvan, someone better tell me,’ says Cllr Johnny Healy-Rae
Healy-Rae brothers under strain as Kingdom detente is broken
Inside Politics: Danny Healy-Rae denies feud as speculation mounts over Independent Kerry TDs’ political strategy
No ‘bitter row’ between the Healy-Raes following Michael’s resignation, Danny says
Reports of a rift between brothers following vote against confidence motion have been denied
Two-for-one deal comes back to bite Healy-Raes
Cries of ‘Justice for the Kilgarvan One’ in the Dáil as TD mounts his doomed defence
Danny Healy-Rae loses committee seat after vote against Government confidence motion
Kerry TD appeals in Dáil to be allowed remain on Agriculture Committee
The Kingdom divided: mixed views in Kerry on Michael Healy-Rae leaving Government
In the heartland of the Healy-Rae political dynasty, opinions differ on whether the Independent TD was right to quit his junior ministry
Fundamental shift in political landscape
There is a troubling disconnect between the Taoiseach and voters. Micheál Martin must reconnect with the people or stand down
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael TDs believe both parties left damaged after tumultuous 10 days
Renewed questions over Taoiseach’s future while need to reconnect with core voters identified within Fine Gael
Healy-Raes’ withdrawal leaves three-legged Coalition stool looking a bit wobblier
Michael Healy-Rae resigns as junior minister amid fuel protest fallout as Government wins confidence vote but faces stability questions
Michael Healy-Rae looked like a man who had seen a ghost. Something was afoot
While the Government comfortably won the confidence vote, the Kerry TD looked uncomfortable as he prepared for his bombshell
Coalition suffers first major defection as Michael Healy-Rae resigns
Kerry TD charged the Government with having ‘let the people down’ and `losing its way, not listening'
Michael Healy-Rae resignation: Is the Coalition now under threat?
The prospect of tougher times ahead for the Government is not unlikely as it looks weaker and more brittle
Michael Healy-Rae: What does ‘Ireland’s wealthiest TD’ own and what is it worth?
Dáil register of members’ interest has drawn attention to Kerry junior minister’s huge property portfolio and State contract to accommodate Ukrainians
Miriam Lord: Driven demented by the infernal Dáil bells – and Danny Healy-Rae’s Nokia
FF’s Malcolm Byrne wants a composer-in-residence in Leinster House, which might distract from the constant ding-donging
Tens of thousands face rent rises, say Sinn Féin, after Tenancies Bill passes Dáil vote
Government-supporting TD Danny-Healy Rae votes against rent reform legislation amid protests
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