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Michael Healy-Rae votes against government and resigns

This afternoon the Dáil is debating a motion of no confidence, with a voting scheduled to take p...

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15.38 14 Apr 2026


Michael Healy-Rae votes against government and resigns


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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.


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