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Report that Healy-Raes may not get super-junior role in next Government

Jan 14, 2025 13:11 By radiokerrynews
Report that Healy-Raes may not get super-junior role in next Government
Michael and Danny Healy-Rae celebrate after being elected in Kerry. Photo: David Corkey/Radio Kerry
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A source close to the Healy-Raes has responded to a report alleging that the Kerry TDs will not secure a super-junior ministerial role in the next Government.

The Irish Times says no offer of a super-junior ministry will be made to the two Kerry independent TDs Danny and Michael Healy-Rae – in return for their support for Fianna Fail and Fine Gael.

The newspaper attributes this to senior sources involved in Government formation.

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In response, a source close to the Healy-Raes told Radio Kerry that the brothers’ priority is securing a good deal for Kerry and that they also believe a position within Government would further help the constituency.

A super-junior minister may attend Cabinet meetings, unlike other ministers of state.

Therefore, a super-junior ministerial role gives the title holder a voice, although no vote, at the Cabinet table.

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It's speculated that Michael Healy-Rae would be given a position within the next Government if he and his brother give their support and a deal is made.

 

 

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