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Animal protection groups will mount a demo outside the Dail later today in support of the first ever attempt to have fox hunting banned in Ireland. Ruth Coppinger TD will move the Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025 which seeks to amend existing law under which fox hunting is permitted. We get reaction to this with Aideen Yourell, Spokesperson for the Irish Council Against Blood Sports and Michael Healy-Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Independent TD for Kerry.
56 days after he was officially reported missing, there was a breakthrough in the Michael Gaine investigation. We get the latest from Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy, followed by Michael Healy Rae, the Minister of State for Agriculture, who visited the farm yesterday.
Michael Healy-Rae, who’s Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture with responsibility for forestry, says trees should be planted on peatlands. Sinn Féin’s spokesperson for climate, the environment and energy Pa Daly says such proposals are ill-conceived and irresponsible. At the start of the interview, Minister of State Healy-Rae paid tribute to Joe Quinn, who died in a farm accident in Tahilla this week. Deputy Daly also offered his condolences to Mr Quinn’s family.
Michael Healy-Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture with special responsibility for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture and Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD for Dublin North-West, party Spokesperson on Housing
Jackie Healy-Rae Jr has landed himself a role as special adviser to junior minister Michael Healy-Rae, who, yes, just so happens to be his father. Jackie also holds the distinction of being the first such special adviser with a criminal record. Should the conviction have blocked his path? And what does the Taoiseach think? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Fionnán Sheahan and Sinead Kelleher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jerry spoke to Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. He asked him about the Farrelly Commission report into allegations that a profoundly disabled woman had been sexually abused since childhood by her foster father. The commission of investigation was established eight years ago. The final report, published yesterday, made no findings that she had experienced sexual or emotional abuse while living with the foster family over a 20-year period. It found she was subjected to neglect. The report recommended that in relation to seven other people in the care of the same foster family, that they should ‘potentially be investigated further’. Jerry also spoke to the junior minister about the Government’s plans to ban short-term lets in cities and towns but not rural areas with a population of 10,000 or fewer. He also asked the independent TD from South Kerry about the disappearance of Michael Gaine from Kenmare who was last seen on March 20th.
Joe spent a weekend at funerals and reflects on two extraordinary lives, his aunt Susan and Duncan O'Neill. He also considers how what we hear about people in churches is an insipid version of those actual extraordinary lives. He tells the tragic story of his in laws and the daughter he and his ex wife raised as their own. Having defended Bono and Michael Healy Rae, Dion now jumps to the defence of Jesus. Joe wonders if he - Jesus, not Dion - really suffered as much as the Christian churches have made out for the past two thousand years.Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning is a Gold Hat Production in association with SwanMcG.For more on Free State: https://freestatepodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jerry spoke to Minister of State for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture, Michael Healy-Rae, about this week in the Dáil.
Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy, has insisted she will not resign as she faces no-confidence vote next week.Michael Healy Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Independent TD for Kerry, joins NewsTalk Breakfast.
Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy, has insisted she will not resign as she faces no-confidence vote next week.Michael Healy Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Independent TD for Kerry, joins NewsTalk Breakfast.
The price of steak could be rising to over 50-euros, and restraurants have little choice but to pass the cost on to customers as they're operating to just around 2% profits. To discuss this Francie Gorman, President of the IFA and Independent TD for Kerry and Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Michael Healy-Rae.
50 days since Storm Éowyn, we get a progress report from the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture.
jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2aeamuzk Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Stray horses remain a major problem in Limerick. Capaill ar strae fós ina fhadhb mhór i Luimneach. By Tomás Ó Mainnín Limerick County Council and City Council have spent over €500,000 over the past 6 years trying to combat stray horses. Le Tomás Ó Mainnín Tá os cionn €500,000 caite ag Comhairle Contae agus Comhairle Cathrach Luimnigh le 6 bliana anuas ag iarraidh dul i ngleic le capaill atá ar strae. Stray horses have been an ongoing problem in certain parts of the county for years, and the problem was recently raised in the Dáil. Is fadbh leanúnach í, capaill ar strae in áiteanna áirithe sa chontae le blianta, agus ardaíodh an fhadhb sa Dáil le deanaí. It was said that certain parts of Limerick felt like they were still in the Victorian era with horses and their manure visible all over the place. Dúradh go raibh áiteanna áirithe i Luimneach ar nós go raibh siad fós sa ré Victeoiriach le capaill agus a gcuid aoiligh le feiceáil ar fud na h-áite. It is a common sight in certain areas of Limerick city and county to see horses out on the roads and in public parks. Is radharc comónta i gceantair áirithe i gcathair agus i gcontae Luimnigh, capaill a fheiceáil amuigh ar na bóithre agus i bpáirceanna poiblí. Efforts have been made over the years to bring some control to the practice so that the horses do not cause a nuisance to the public. Tá iarrachtaí déanta le blianta smacht éigin a chur ar an gcleachtas chun nach mbeadh na capaill ag cur as don bpobal. The local authority has the power to seize horses if they are found stray or unattended on public land. Tá an chumacht ag an h-udaráis áitiúla na capaill thógaint má bhíonn siad ar strae nó gan éinne i bhfeighil orthu ar thalamh poiblí. This is saving Limerick county and city council thousands of euros every year. Tá sé seo ag cosaint na mílte euro ar an gcomhairle contae agu cathrach i Luimneach gach aon bhliain. According to figures obtained by RTÉ/TG4 News, local councils have taken possession of 605 horses at a cost of almost €643,000 in Limerick since 2019. De réir figuirí atá faighte ag Nuacht RTÉ/TG4 thóg na comhairlí áitiúla seilbh ar 605 capall ar chostas do nach mór €643,000 i Luimneach ó 2019. The horses are either taken to a horse shelter or euthanized. Tugtar na capaill do ionad dídine do chapaill nó cuirtear den saol iad. The problem and the cost were recently raised in the Dáil. Ardaíodh an fhadhb agus an costas sa Dáil le deanaí. Sinn Féin MP for Limerick city Maurice Quinlivan said that there were young people who had no control or respect for their horses. Dúirt an Teachta Dála do chuid Shinn Féin ó chathair Luimnigh Maurice Quinlivan go raibh daoine óga ann nach raibh aon smacht ná meas acu ar a gcuid capall. He said that there were certain areas of the city where there were still views, he said, that were as if the place was still hundreds of years behind today's life. Dúirt sé go raibh ceantair áirithe sa chathair ina raibh radharcanna fós ann, a dúirt sé, a bhí ar nós go raibh an áit fós na céadta blian laistiar do shaol an lae inniu. Minister of State for Agriculture Michael Healy Rae said that the disrespect shown to animals in some places was unacceptable. Dúirt an tAire stáit sa Roinn Talmhaíochta Michael Healy Rae nach raibh aon ghlacadh leis an ndroch mheas atá á léiriú d'ainmhithe in áiteanna. He said that the legislation was currently being reviewed and that it would be strengthened to give the authorities more powers to tackle the problem if necessary. Dúirt sé go raibh athbhreithniú á dhéanamh ar an reachtaíocht fé láthair agus go ndéanfar é a neartú chun breis cumhachtaí a thabhairt do na h-údaráis chun dul i ngleic leis an bhfadhb má bhíonn gá leis sin. So far, already this year, the local authority in Limerick has taken possession of another 15 horses.
The Government has given the green light to a plan to develop a State-led liquified natural gas terminal. The plan was brought before a meeting of the Cabinet by Minister for Transport, Environment, Climate and Energy, Darragh O'Brien on Wednesday. Minister for Transport, Environment, Climate and Energy, Darragh O'Brien brought the plan before a meeting of the Cabinet this morning. The floating facility, which would be located at a coastal location, would serve Ireland's emergency gas reserve. The news is being welcomed by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Healy Rae, who feels the decision has opened the door to progress the long-term Shannon Estuary project. However, liquified natural gas is a controversial form of gas, and many have expressed environmental and ecological concerns and concerns over an LNG terminal being located at the Shannon Estuary, were it to be located there. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, TD Michael Healy Rae, and lecturer at University of Galway, Dr Sinéad Sheehan. Photo (c) Visit Clare
As the Dáil speaking rights row rears its head again, a private committee meeting today hopes to settle the matter once and for all. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss further was Michael Healy Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Independent TD for Kerry and Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD.
As the Dáil speaking rights row rears its head again, a private committee meeting today hopes to settle the matter once and for all. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss further was Michael Healy Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Independent TD for Kerry and Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD.
With less than a month away until almost all the Irish Ministers embark on their St Patrick's Day missions, one of the Ministers holding the fort while they are gone is Minister of State Micheal Healy-Rae.He joins Kieran to discuss.
County Kerry is being given €33.36m towards its roads. For more on this Michael Healy-Rae Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Oisin Coughlan, chief executive Friends of the Earth, Ireland.
Broadcasting live from Kenmare Golf Club for the 'Open for Business' roadshow, Bobby is joined by ichael Healy-Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with Special Responsibilityfor Forestry, Horticulture and Farm Safety.
On this week's show, we speak to Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae, talk about the ICBF Euro-stars indices and discuss the cancellation of a calf boat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Forestry and Horticulture Junior Minister Michael Healy-Rae.
Michael Healy Rae has been confirmed as Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture. He will have responsibility for forestry, farm safety and horticulture. He spoke to Jerry about his new role.
Why did chaos disrupt the formation of a new Irish government? What has the government promised to do, and who's in it? We break it down in this new episode. We also a look back on some of our prior reporting on the Healy Raes: rural political dynasty from County Kerry who have chosen to go into government for the first time - with Michael Healy Rae even set for a ministerial position. What will this mean for them? We discuss the stakes. For bonus episodes and early access, sign up to support the podcast over on patreon.com/theirishpassport
Reaction from Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry on what happened in the Dail today.
Michael Healy Rae may be named a Junior Minister in our new government but he wants to clear something up. No matter what happens, Kerry will always be his number one priority. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
That’s according to Kerry’s newest TD Michael Cahill of Fianna Fáil. His tongue-in-cheek comment was a reference to a statement made by the late Deputy Jackie Healy-Rae to his constituency colleague then Ceann Comhairle John O’Donoghue in 2007. https://x.com/jerosullivanRK/status/1880237323851534570
Danny and Michael Healy-Rae gave their first in-depth interview since confirmation of their support for the new coalition and that Michael would become a minister of state.
Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, has the latest on the formation of a new government.
An t-iriseoir Anne Lucey ag caint ar thionchar na Healy-Raes agus an chuma ann go mbeidh Michael Healy-Rae mar Aire Stáit sa rialtas nua.
This morning Michael Healy-Rae confirmed that he will be given a junior ministerial role within the next Government. Independent councillor Sam Locke from Tralee is an ally of the Healy-Raes.
Clare's opposition TD insists the new coalition must enshrine commitments on a second MidWest Emergency Department and a targeted approach to the housing crisis in their programme for government. The make up of the ruling parties of the 34th Dáil is all but complete, with Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Regional Independents finally reaching an agreement. The full programme for government, which is expected to be published in full today, will essentially outline all the targets and projects the coalition will aim to deliver over the next Dáil term. The programme will have to first be ratified by Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil party members though and they'll hold internal votes in the coming days. The Regional Independents make up the third faction in government, following the promise of two Super Junior ministries, with the Healy-Rae brothers expected to join the grouping. Michael Healy-Rae is expecting to be named a Minister of State. When the Dáil reconvenes next Wednesday, the first order of business will be to vote for the new Taoiseach. Micheál Martin, as leader of the largest party, is expected to get the position for three years, with Simon Harriss getting it for the remainder of the term. After this, senior cabinet positions will be assigned. Clare Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe says everything is still on the table. Clare's opposition TD says the new coalition must enshrine commitments on a second MidWest Emergency Department and a targeted approach to the housing crisis in their programme for government. Shannon Sinn Féin Deputy Donna McGettigan says the incoming government must seize the opportunity to make change.
With the new formation of the Government official, it's all but certain that Michael Healy-Rae will become a Junior Minister for Agriculture, continuing the political legacy of the Healy-Rae family.Henry McKean is in Healy-Rae country: Kilgarvan in County Kerry, and joins Kieran to share the reactions of the locals there. And, by pure chance, Michael Healy-Rae joins Henry and Kieran to discuss the news!
Michael Healy-Rae may be offered a junior ministerial role in the next government. The Kerry TD is in talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on entering a coalition with other independents. The deal would likely involve favourable terms for his constituency in exchange for his support, and that of his brother Danny. The horse trading is one element of the government formation talks that are proceeding faster than expected. Political correspondent Jack Horgan Jones says we could see a deal struck by tomorrow and a government in place as early as next week. But who would be Taoiseach first in a new arrangement between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, which Independents could land a ministerial portfolio and why is controversial Tipperary TD Michael Lowry playing such a central role in the deal-making?Presented by Aideen Finnegan. Produced by Suzanne Brennan and Aideen Finnegan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael Healy-Rae, the Independent TD for Kerry, discusses the Government formation talks.
Are there signs that Kerry’s two independent TDs, Danny and Michael Healy-Rae, will support the next Government? Jerry spoke to Deputy Michael Healy-Rae.
The 34th Dáil sat for the first time since the General Election on Wednesday morning, as government formation talks remain ongoing Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry joined the show earlier to discuss...
Gavan and Zara speak with independent TD Michael Healy-Rae for how he plans to enter the next government and if a ministerial position is in the cards.What is going on with Eoin Hayes? Gavan explains the controversy surrounding the Social Democrats member and what his path to the Dáil looks like.And Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has fallen: Zara reflects on the reactions from Syrians living in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The New Zealand government has proposed banning greyhound racing from 2026 – the reason being that the percentage of dogs injured in races remains significantly high.New Zealand's greyhound racing industry has long faced criticism for not doing enough to protect the welfare of the animals, with three reviews on the industry over the past decade all recommending major changes.Does Ireland need to look at a similar ban?Independent TD for Kerry, Michael Healy Rae and Katie Corcoran of Greyhound Awareness Cork join Jonathan to discuss.
The independent TD who topped the poll in Kerry with almost a quarter of first preferences spoke to Jerry. He and his brother Danny Healy-Rae, who was also elected, received around a third of first preference votes.
Votes have been counted and attention is now turning to who will form the next government. Labour leader Ivana Bacik and Kerry Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae believe they should be strongly considered for inclusion in a new coalition. For a time, it looked like Gerry Hutch might just become a TD. However, the man known as ‘The Monk' ultimately fell short in Dublin Central. Hutch has spoken about his unsuccessful Dáil bid, while we also hear from the woman who ended his election dream. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Fionnán Sheahan, Philip Ryan, Ivana Bacik, Michael Healy-Rae, Gerry Hutch and Marie Sherlock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time for ‘Henry's Front Bench', where Henry McKean meets an election candidate on a park bench and has a chat.Today, Henry is in Tralee to talk with Independent TD for Kerry, Michael Healy-Rae.
Tonight we were joined by Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats candidate in Kildare North. Conor Reddy, PBP candidate in Dublin North West. Shane Moynihan, FF candidate in Dublin Mid West. Michael Healy-Rae, Independent candidate in Kerry. Jerry Buttimer, Fine Gael candidate for Cork South Central and Pearse Doherty, Sinn Fein candidate for Donegal.
Dave Hanratty, host of the No Encore podcast and Voices Editor and Podcast Producer with TheJournal.ie, Laura Byrne, joined Matt on Friday for The Week Trending.Up for discussion was the fake Halloween parade on O'Connell Street, Michael Healy Rae's use of a Taylor Swift deepfake ahead of the general election and Saoirse Ronan's viral moment on last Friday's Graham Norton Show.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the chat.
Andrea is joined by Eoghan Tomas McDermott, Managing Director of The Communications Clinic and Mark Kelly, Founder of AI Ireland to discuss.
Yesterday, a majority of TDs backed the findings of a report which recommended the legalisation of assisted dying in limited circumstances. This was the final report produced by the Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying. Its chair Michael Healy-Rae opposed the report’s recommendations. Despite a majority of TDs accepting the recommendations, this does not change the law. It will be up to the next Government after the general election to decide whether to legislate for assisted dying. Deputy Healy-Rae spoke to Jerry.
The Dáil voted last night to accept an Oireachtas report recommending assisted dying, paving the way for full legislation. Newstalk's Political Correspondent Seán Defoe was covering Dáil proceedings last night and explained what happened during the voting. Also speaking to Shane this morning was Michael Healy Rae, Former Chairman of Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying and Independent TD for County Kerry.
After months of hearings the Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying held its first public meeting in June of last year and issued its final report in March of this year, recommending legislation to allow assisted dying under strict criteria. Vice-chair and People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny and committee's chair Michael Healy Rae discuss this.
The Government has been advised to increase driving licence and car testing fees, hike penalties for dangerous road users and expand direct exchequer funding of road safety amid a series of dire financial warnings about the Road Safety Authority.That's according to an external review into the agency reported by The Irish Times this morning.Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry and Dominic Brophy, Director of the Professional Driving Instructors Association join Kieran to discuss.
Mother and child being evicted from emergency accommodation, council contractors add to business flooding, Michael Healy Rae v Michael Healy Rae. Cork, it's time to talk, weekdays from 9am. The Neil Prendeville Show on Red FM.
Yesterday, Deputies Danny and Michael Healy-Rae said there were no plans to run a third Healy-Rae in the general election. Jerry spoke to them about this and whether they’d be prepared to go into government after the next election.