Danny Healy-Rae. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae has slammed a €90 billion EU support loan for Ukraine for 2026 and 2027 to help meet its critical defence and state funding needs as the war with Russia continues. The Kerry Deputy queried to what extend Ireland will have to financially contribute to the seismic aid package. Source link
A new coalition government was taking shape on Wednesday after a deal was reached between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and a group of Independent TDs. A full programme for government is set to be published later, after meetings of the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael parliamentary parties this afternoon. A deal was reached with the … Read more
Two Independent TDs will sit at Cabinet in a new three-way coalition with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. In addition to these “super junior” posts in the new government, the Regional Independent Group will also have two junior ministers. Alongside this, Kerry Independents Michael and Danny Healy-Rae are also expected to support the incoming government … Read more
Negotiators from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael remain locked in talks with Independent TDs on Sunday night as they sought to finalise agreement on a programme for government that several sources say could come as early as Monday or Tuesday. That would enable the two big parties to commence the process of ratifying the deal … Read more
Archyde This weekend, Irish politics stands at a crossroads as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael prepare for crucial negotiations with the Regional Independents alliance and the Healy-Rae brothers. The aim is to forge a coalition government that unites four distinct groups, each bringing its own priorities and perspectives to the table. At the forefront of … Read more
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will begin intensive discussions with the Regional Independents alliance and the Healy-Rae brothers on Saturday morning with the aim of establishing a government made up of four distinct groups. The eight-member group of Independent TDs, led by Tipperary deputy Michael Lowry, has shared its negotiating document – which runs to … Read more
Archyde Healy-Rae Brothers Eye ministerial Roles in Potential Coalition Table of Contents 1. Healy-Rae Brothers Eye ministerial Roles in Potential Coalition 2. Going Beyond a Confidence-and-Supply Arrangement 3. Aiming for Ministerial Posts 4. Maintaining Relationships and Negotiating 5. Social Democrats step Back from Coalition Talks 6. Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Press Ahead 7. Rural … Read more