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Pat Leahy and Ellen Coyne join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has come out this week to demand the Rotunda maternity hospital withdraw permission for consultants on public-only contracts to practise privately on its premises. If not, it could have its funding pulled.· An investigation by Swedish tax authorities alleges that Oligarch and Vladimir Putin associate Oleg Deripaska, who is under EU sanctions over his role in supporting the invasion of Ukraine, still controls Rusal, the company that owns the Co Limerick industrial plant Aughinish Alumina.· And an explosive interview from Michael Healy-Rae on Radio Kerry detailed how he was “pulled overboard” by his brother and fellow Independent TD Danny, resulting in him resigning his position as minister of state. Could the rift see the brothers run against each other in the next general election?Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· The joy of your first World Cup, the Leaving Cert is a tough but valuable experience, and Andy Burnham's byelection test in a Reform stronghold.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As you may have heard, not all is well in the Healy-Rae family. In an interview to Radio Kerry, Michael Healy-Rae said he felt like he had to resign his position in Government because his brother Danny did not have confidence - implying they couldn't disagree in public.Does family come before politics in these dynasties? And are we seeing the end of the political dynasty in Ireland?Joining Seán to discuss is Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post.

Yesterday, Tánaiste, Minister for Finance, and leader of Fine Gael Simon Harris was asked about Michael Healy-Rae. In April, the Kerry Independent TD resigned as a junior minister following the fuel protests; he also voted no confidence in the government. On Tuesday’s Kerry Today, he told Jerry that he’d been effectively forced into this position; he said his brother fellow TD Danny had dragged him overboard when he, Danny, had called on Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael TDs to topple the Taoiseach and Tánaiste in April. Jerry got the views of Fine Gael councillor Teddy O’Sullivan Casey.

As you may have heard, not all is well in the Healy-Rae family. In an interview to Radio Kerry, Michael Healy-Rae said he felt like he had to resign his position in Government because his brother Danny did not have confidence - implying they couldn't disagree in public.Does family come before politics in these dynasties? And are we seeing the end of the political dynasty in Ireland?Joining Seán to discuss is Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post.

Politcal Correspondent, Míchéal Lehane assesses an extraordinary Michael Healy-Rae interview where he blamed his brother, Danny for losing his ministerial role.

Jerry spoke to independent councillor from Tralee, Sam Locke about Michael Healy-Rae confirming to Jerry yesterday the split with his brother Danny. Cllr Locke is an ally of the Healy-Raes and has received the backing of the family’s political machine in previous elections. Mick Clifford, special correspondent with the Irish Examiner, has also analysed the significance of the rift. Michael Healy-Rae’s interview on Radio Kerry has made the national headlines.

For more on this Political Correspondent Mícheál Lehane.

Jerry spoke to former Minister of State, Deputy Michael Healy-Rae, in his first in-depth interview since his dramatic resignation from Government. He told Jerry that “a fire was lit on this programme, Kerry Today, [when his brother fellow independent Danny Healy-Rae called for the removal of Mícheál Martin and Simon Harris on Kerry Today] and try as I might I couldn't put it out." This is Deputy Michael Healy-Rae’s explanation as to the events that led to his resignation as Minister of State and voting no confidence in the government.

Jerry O'Sullivan, Radio Kerry

Yesterday, the Taoiseach told Radio Kerry News that he was committed to appointing a successor to Michael Healy-Rae who resigned as minister of state at the Department of Agriculture last month after he voted no confidence in the government. The Kerry independent TD was junior minister with responsibility for forestry, horticulture, and farm safety. Jerry spoke Padraig Stapleton who’s chair of the IFA Farm Forestry Committee.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian played an exclusive snippet of the trailer for one of the biggest blockbusters of the summer; Michael - The Movie. But it's not the one you're thinking of! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

This week Carl Kinsella takes us through the week's news, including the latest from the Middle East, updates on what's been going on with the government vote of confidence and Michael Healy Rae's defection from government, we also talk about Trump's mental state, Daniel Kinahan's reported arrest and Clavicular's overdoes.Read Ed Caesar's New Yorker piece on Daniel Kinahan here.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cormac McQuinn and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· There were renewed questions about the future of Micheál Martin's leadership in the aftermath of the fuel protests and the resignation of former Independent minister Michael Healy-Rae from Government. Fianna Fáil TDs James O'Connor, Ryan O'Meara and Albert Dolan outlined their “real and deep concern” with the Government's response to the protests in a statement on Wednesday. However, any momentum behind a challenge to Martin had faded by Thursday night as Fianna Fáil Ministers and TDs rallied behind him.· Another consequence of the Government's response to the fuel protests has been the potential impact on Fianna Fáil's relationship with rural Ireland. Will Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan's announcement last week that the Army was being called in to clear fuel protest blockades come back to haunt the party?· And President Catherine Connolly will meet her Council of State next Monday to consider the constitutionality of the recently passed International Protection Bill. Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· US vice-president JD Vance takes issue with Pope Leo, excitement builds (mainly Pat's) ahead of the Munster senior hurling championship, and how Irish energy prices compare amid the shock to oil and gas prices.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Micheál Martin joined Ian to face claims of a leadership wobble and angry voters. But the real fireworks started when Michael Healy-Rae phoned in from Kerry! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

This week Irish life returned to normal and Irish politics resumed its normal parlour games.The resignation of Michael Healy Rae was described repeatedly as a ‘bombshell' and the political parties shouted at each other in the Dail.Outside protestors and malcontents hovered but will their protests take on those who are really exploiting the ordinary people?Since Israel and the US launched their war against Iran, the top 100 oil companies are making an additional unearned ‘war profit' of $30 million an hour. There are calls for a windfall tax but who will take the side of the ordinary consumer over big oil?On Free State today we look at the real divide in society and we consider the moment when Leo Varadkar ran out of diesel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside the Farmers Journal: Healy-Rae resigns and €100m in fuel supportsOn this week's show, the team discusses Michael Healy-Rae's resignation, hears from Minister Martin Heydon on the new €100m fuel package and looks at the lack of engagement with protesters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh, Pat and Ellen are joined by columnist Gerard Howlin to talk about a tumultuous day in Leinster House that capped a terrible week for the governing coalition:The Government faced down a confidence challenge, as expected. But the loss of now-former minister of state Michael Healy-Rae, along with the support of his backbencher brother Danny, cut its majority and underlined how the fuel protests have emerged as its biggest political challenge since the general election.The speed with which hundred of millions of euro were found to fix the problem has not been lost on every other interest group in the country. Further militant protests and renewed public sector pay demands are likely to follow. Is the Dáil lacking voices calling for fiscal restraint?Rural disillusionment is a slow-burning crisis for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, with rural voters feeling abandoned by the big parties. Jim O'Callaghan's stock has fallen within Fianna Fáil over his handling of the crisis.And with the Government lacking a clearly articulated plan to steer citizens out of a painful cost of living crisis, the deep unhappiness on display over the past week is likely to persist. Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, on the shock resignation of Michael Healy-Rae as junior minister.

Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, analyses the fall-out after the Government won a confidence vote but lost Michael Healy-Rae.

Sinn Féin TD, Matt Carthy reacts to the Government winning a motion of confidence and Michael Healy-Rae resigning as a minister of state.

Councillor Niall 'Botty' O'Callaghan, Kerry County Council, gives local reaction to the resignation of Michael Healy-Rae as junior minister.

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley, discusses the Government's motion of confidence win and the resignation of Michael Healy-Rae as a minster of state.

Reporter, Andrew Lowth looks back on a day where Michael Healy-Rae announced he would not vote confidence in the government he was part of and resigned. However, ultimately a weakened government survived.

An méid a pléadh sa Dáil inné agus cinneadh Danny agus Michael Healy-Rae gan tacú leis an gcomhrialtas sa vóta muiníne inné.

An méid atá le rá i ndáilcheantar mhuintir Healy Rae faoi fhógra Michael Healy-Rae inné go raibh sé chun éirí as a ról mar Aire Stáit sa gcomhrialtas.

For analysis on the political fallout Dr.Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at Technological University, Dublin.

Yesterday, Independent TD for Kerry Michael Healy-Rae resigned as a Minister of State and voted no confidence in the Government. His brother Danny also voted against the Government and ended his support; he had signalled on Monday when he spoke to Jerry on Kerry Today that he would do so. Michael Healy-Rae was not available for interview – Deputy Danny Healy-Rae spoke to Jerry, as did Fianna Fáil minister Norma Foley, Kerry Sinn Féin TD Pa Daly, and Kerry Fianna Fáil backbencher Michael Cahill. Did Danny’s announcement on Monday leave Michael with no choice but to resign? Minister Foley says the coalition’s deal with the Healy-Raes was dependent upon both deputies supporting them. Michael Healy-Rae said yesterday in the Dáil that he resigned because the Government was not listening to people’s worries about fuel costs as evidenced by recent protests.

On Wednesdays Morning Focus we were discussing the political fallout from the Government's narrow escape in the Dáil confidence vote, held in the wake of last week's fuel protests. While the coalition held on, the shock resignation of Michael Healy-Rae has raised serious questions about unity in Government and growing frustration, particularly in rural Ireland. To unpack what this all means, Alan Morrissey was joined by former Clare Minister Tony Killeen and former Clare TD Madeline Taylor-Quinn. Image © Oireachtas.ie

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Ba é seachtain thar a bheith neamhghnách í i gcúrsaí polaitíochta, gan dabht. ­ Le praghsanna breosla ag ardú go géar, shocraítear léirsithe ar fud na tíre an tseachtain seo caite. ­ Chuaigh na mílte i mbun agoide agus dúnadh bóithre, cuireadh bacainn ar scaglanna ola na tíre agus is ar éigean a bhí an tír ar tí stoptha ar fad. ­ Faoi dheireadh, aontaíodh pacáiste ar luach breis agus €700 milliún le dul i ngleic le hardú na bhpraghasanna breosla. ­ Mar sin féin, cáineadh an rialtas go géar faoin chaoi gur láimhséil siad an ghéarchéim agus cuireadh rún muiníne sa Rialtais faoi bhráid na Dála dá bharr. ­ Baineadh siar as daoine freisin nuair a d'éirigh Michael Healy-Rae as a phost mar Aire Stáit go tobann, mar léiriú ar a mhíshástacht leis an Rialtas. ­ Ach tá go leor ceisteanna fós le freagairt. ­ An bhfuil sé d'acmhainn ag an tír €700 milliún a chur ar fáil don earnáil seo? ­ Agus leis an Rialtas ag feidhmiú ar thromlach an-chaol, cén tionchar a bheas ag imeacht na Healy Rae's ón chomhrialtas? ­ Ar Seachtain, labhraíonn an comhfhreagraí polaitíochta, John Downing le Tessa Fleming. ­ FOCLÓIR: ­ Breosla: Fuel ­ Rún: Motion ­ Aighneas: Disagreement ­ Agóideoirí: Protestors ­ Mustar: Pomp ­ Tromchúiseach: Consequential ­ Meath: Decline ­ Clis eacnamúil: Economic crash or breakdown ­ Faoiseamh cánach: Tax relief ­ Fuinneamh: Energy ­ Ag géilleadh: Conceding to ­ Ag teacht salach ar a chéile: At odds with each other ­ Bruscar: Litter/rubbish ­ Iniúchadh: Inspection or examination ­ Ag fulaingt: Suffering ­ Claonta: Biased ­ Féinfhostaithe: Self-employed ­ Cáineadh: Criticism ­ ­ ­ ­See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The protests may be over but the government isn't in the clear yet. In dramatic fashion Michael Healy-Rae has announced that he will be tendering his resignation as a Minister of State, as he prepares to vote with the opposition in a motion of no confidence against the Government. But will he be the only defector? Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Fionnán SheahanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This afternoon the Dáil is debating a motion of no confidence, with a voting scheduled to take place. This is in the wake of last week's nationwide fuel protests. In what could be considered shocking news, Michael Healy-Rae has announced that he will be voting against the current government, and will be resigning as a Junior Minister.Ciara and Shane are joined by Newstalk's Political Correspondent Seán Defoe and Newstalk Reporter Jessica Woodlock for the latest updates.

Tonight's panel is Michael Murphy, Fine Gael TD for Tipperary South, Michael Collins, Independent Ireland TD for Cork South-West, Louis O Hara, Sinn Féin TD for Galway East and Christina Finn, Political Correspondent with the Journal.ie.

A huge Dáil shock — Michael Healy-Rae resigns as Minister of State and votes no confidence in the Government following fuel protest chaos.Heated clashes erupt as pressure mounts. Has the Government lost the dressing room — and what are the lasting consequences?Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by Timmy Dooley, Claire Kerrane, Claire Scott and Fionnán Sheahan, with reporting from Gavan Reilly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae joins Shane to discuss the current situation with the national fuel protest…

Michael Healy Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Independent TD for Kerry, discusses what the Government can do on energy costs.

Rural Ireland Against Fox Hunting will stage a “Suffragette”-themed protest outside the Dáil today. Speaking to Anton to discuss further was Donna Mullen, Ecologist, a farmer and a horsebreeder, and member of the group and also Independent TD for Kerry, Michael Healy Rae.

Rural Ireland Against Fox Hunting will stage a “Suffragette”-themed protest outside the Dáil today. Speaking to Anton to discuss further was Donna Mullen, Ecologist, a farmer and a horsebreeder, and member of the group and also Independent TD for Kerry, Michael Healy Rae.

It has been confirmed that Ireland will vote against the Mercosur trade deal tomorrow. However, it is still expected that the agreement will be approved by the EU.To discuss these developments, Ciara is joined by President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association, Denis Drennan, Dan O'Brien, Chief Economist with the Institute of International and European Affairs and Columnist at The Currency, John McGuinness, Fianna Fáil TD Carlow - Kilkenny and Michael Healy-Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Independent TD for Kerry.

Michael Healy Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, is calling for the government to have a “serious rethink” of the planned crackdown on short-term letting.

An effort to ban fox hunting in Ireland will be voted down in the Dáil later today, which is seen by some to be a step back in animal welfare. Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin are all set to oppose the ban.To discuss this decision, Ciara Doherty is joined by Independent Minister of State, Michael Healy Rae.

Today, the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food will meet to discuss State funding for horse and greyhound racing in Ireland. Greyhound racing received 19.8 million euro in Budget 2026. Joining Shane to discuss more is Nuala Donlon, Greyhound Action Ireland Spokesperson and Michael Healy Rae, Independent Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and the Marine and TD for Kerry.

Jerry asked the minister of state at the Department of Agriculture if there’s an inherent contradiction in his attempts to get Maria Steen on the ballot paper for next month’s presidential election while championing the Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys.

Minister of State and independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae has been clear in his support for the front runner to win the Fine Gael nomination to contest the presidency, former minister Heather Humphreys. MEP Seán Kelly from Kilcummin who’s also hoping to be selected by Fine Gael has criticised Michael Healy-Rae. What’s the view of the other independent TD for Kerry, Michael’s brother Danny Healy-Rae?

Ireland South MEP for Fine Gael, Sean Kelly, from Kilcummin spoke to Jerry about his bid to win Fine Gael’s nomination to run for the presidency. He gave his views on the Fine Gael's parliamentary party's seemingly overwhelming support for Heather Humphreys who is also vying for the party’s nomination. Jerry also asked him about Minister of State and independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae who has endorsed Ms Humphreys.

Michael Healy-Rae joins us on the podcast to talk machines forestry and to have the craic