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'
Healy-Rae resigns from government
- Healy-Raes’ withdrawal leaves three-legged Coalition stool looking a bit wobblier Irish Times —
- Michael Healy-Rae exits stage right, leaving Government reeling and protesters cheering Irish Times —
- Gerard Howlin: Michael Healy-Rae reminded the Government of its real Opposition: rural Ireland Irish Times —
- Michael Healy-Rae resignation: ‘like putting a star corner forward in corner back’ Irish Times —
- 'Huge pressure' on Healy-Rae to not support Government RTE —