Michael Healy-Rae resigns from government over handling of fuel crisis
In a video posted online, the Kerry TD explained why he made the decision. Michael Healy-Rae has resigned from his role as Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and has said that he will vote no confidence against the government. The Kerry TD’s announcement comes as the Dáil will vote today (Tuesday, 14 […]
1 month ago
Several senators and TDs say they wouldn’t back Conor McGregor’s presidential bid
One Senator reportedly said: “I wouldn’t even nominate him to wash the dishes.” Several senators and TDs have said they would not back a bid from MMA fighter Conor McGregor to become President of Ireland, according to a new report. Earlier this week, McGregor – who is reportedly being investigated by the Gardaí for alleged […]
2 years ago
Michael Healy-Rae says teenagers should be taught to drive in schools
“There seems to be absolutely no problem in teaching young people in very great detail all different aspects surrounding sex education and I’m sure that driving a motor car is every bit as important as that in my book.” Michael Healy-Rae has argued that teenagers should be taught to drive in secondary school. The Independent […]
2 years ago
“Slippery slope” – Michael Healy-Rae says banning hare coursing would do more harm than good
“There is nothing whatsoever wrong with it.” Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae has argued in favour of the continued practice of hare coursing in Ireland, putting forward the argument that it’s actually quite humane. Animal rights activists have reacted strongly to the granting of a licence for hare coursing to carry on into 2023, calling for […]
4 years ago
Gardaí need protection from people recording them on their phones, says Michael Healy-Rae
“I know of plenty of situations where people recorded Gardaí and the Gardaí weren’t shown up in a good light.” Michael Healy-Rae has argued that members of An Garda Síochána should be afforded more protection in relation to members of the public recording videos of personnel while on-duty. The Independent Kerry TD raised a debate […]
4 years ago
Turf “dying out as a basic fuel”, says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin has vowed to find a “pragmatic” solution to the current debate on turf. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has pointed to smoky coal as “the real enemy” with regards to the ongoing controversy over a proposed ban on the sale of commercial turf in Ireland. Referring to a time in the 1990s when Dublin was […]
4 years ago