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The Kingdom: Healy-Rae tells Lenihan it's time to spend money

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:33:58 +0000

KERRY TD Jackie Healy-Rae has said it is time for the government to spend some money rather than seeking more ways to save it. The veteran South Kerry politician, whose unwavering loyalty to Fianna Fail has helped prop up the embattled …... Continue reading »

The Kingdom: Healy-Rae tells Lenihan it's time to spend money

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:50:42 +0000

Harry's Place » Ireland Bans New Testament and Father Ted

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:54:53 +0000

A long line of comic-grotesque figures from Oliver J Flanagan to Jackie Healy-Rae (Google them if you doubt my word). Then there was Archbishop McQuaid (back on topic, sort of) who if never drunk on power was never entirely sober. …... Continue reading »

Councils demand meeting with Harney on hospital threat – Nationalist

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:13:06 +0000

He also called on South Tipperary's Oireachtas members, particularly's the two Fianna Fail representatives Deputy McGrath and Minister Mansergh, to secure from Minister Harney the same guarantee Kerry Independent TD Jackie Healy-Rae …... Continue reading »

Unresolved Business

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 24 May 2009 09:43:57 +0000

The other day, when driving from Killarney to Dingle, I noticed that the road signs had been spray-painted again. Some helpful graffiti artist had decided once again to try to help tourists find the town without a name. …... Continue reading »

The Kingdom: Utter devastation

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 17 May 2009 11:40:26 +0000

Meanwhile, South Kerry TD, Jackie Healy-Rae, said farmers have a duty to protect their lambs who might be in danger and he suggested that any poison that might have been laid was meant for foxes which are known to be roaming the Kerry …... Continue reading »

The Irish Economy » Blog Archive » Ahearne on Nationalisation

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:18:01 +0000

For starters they don't want a nationalised banking system that would be isolated from the propsect of raising public funds and for whom the poster children could be Jackie Healy-Rae and Michael Lowry dictating how such a bank would …... Continue reading »

Arán agus sorcais: Athmheas na seachtaine « iGaeilge

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:00:12 +0000

Bhí roinnt TDanna neamhspleacha a thugann tacaíocht don Rialtas as láthair freisin – Jackie Healy Rae ó Chiarraí Theas agus Michael Lowry. Ná ceapadh siad nach dtugaimíd chun cuimhne ná raibh siad sásta seasamh leo san atá ar an imeall… …... Continue reading »

The Dingle News: Happy New Year from The Dingle News

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:13:35 +0000

Bonny Baby meets Jackie Healy-Rae TD. Bonny Baby meets Jackie Healy-Rae TD West Kerry Agricultural Show, Dingle Mart Grounds. www.workindingle.ie. www.workindingle.ie. Looking for a job in Dingle? Employers, looking for staff? …... Continue reading »

You Gotta Work!!

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:42:32 +0000

She's as dainty as Jonah Lomu, as stylish as Jackie Healy-Rae. It was only a matter of time before people saw her fashionista status was simply an invention of hacks, shell shocked by back to back episodes of Sex and the City on DVD. …... Continue reading »

Harney slammed as cervical cancer vaccine plan scrapped

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:13:02 +0000

Independent TD Jackie Healy-Rae has accused Minister for Health, Mary Harney, of being ‘the angel of death’ after she revealed plans to have all 12-year-old girls vaccinated against a virus that causes cervical cancer were to be …... Continue reading »

South Kerry TD Continues to Support Government

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:19:26 +0000

South Kerry TD Jackie Healy Rae says he will not withdraw his support for the Government following this week’s budget. Deputy Healy Rae said he’s very disappointed at the withdrawal of medical cards for all those over the age of 70 and …... Continue reading »

And another… « sharona’s shambles

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:03:01 +0000

On RTE News at One (Radio) both Michael Lowry and Jackie Healy Rae were interviewed, asked about the changes to the medical card and about their position at this stage. JHR said “I said I won’t agree to a means test… but my constituents …... Continue reading »

Nob Nation – Liveline Medical Cards

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:01:40 +0000

Joe talks to the Nobs most furious over the Budget repercussions while Jackie Healy-Rae doesn't know whether he's coming or going.... Continue reading »

Anger in Kerry as Castleisland bypass is deferred – The Irish …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:54:10 +0000

Yesterday independent Kerry councillor Brendan Cronin said he was calling on Independent TD Jackie Healy-Rae “to stand up now and defend Castleisland and its people” by voting against the postponing of the bypass. …... Continue reading »

The Dingle News: Plans for Dingle's first distillery

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:54:06 +0000

Bonny Baby meets Jackie Healy-Rae TD. Bonny Baby meets Jackie Healy-Rae TD West Kerry Agricultural Show, Dingle Mart Grounds. www.workindingle.ie. www.workindingle.ie Looking for a job in Dingle? Employers, looking for staff? …... Continue reading »

Healy-Rae got €25000 in gifts from supporters

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:33:33 +0000

KERRY TD Jackie Healy-Rae received at least €25000 in political donations, including generous contributions from wealthy business interests, in the lead-up to last year’s general election, it has emerged.... Continue reading »

Healy-Rae urged to go public with list

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:50:02 +0000

KERRY TD Jackie Healy-Rae has been urged to go public with the details of a deal he claims to have made with outgoing Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, regarding the future of Kerry General Hospital.... Continue reading »

Healy-Rae gets pledge on house

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:11:43 +0000

KERRY TD Jackie Healy-Rae has claimed he has been assured by the Department of the Taoiseach that work is to begin immediately on the restoration of Killarney House – the historic building which has fallen into disrepair since it was …... Continue reading »

Kerry TDs earn over three times the industrial wage

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:58:32 +0000

Independent Jackie Healy Rae is taking home 120-thousand-euro. This includes a payment of almost 20-thousand for being Chair of an Oireachtas Committee, and 6-thousand for having over ten years service as a TD. …... Continue reading »

Looted empire set to strike back

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:39:47 +0000

As I talk to Dublin Chamber's outgoing president Ronan King about the future of the nation's capital, it strikes us that Jackie Healy-Rae has started something really big. Something that might return to haunt him. …... Continue reading »

Snail’s Pace step by step

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:49:29 +0000

I added a flat cap to one of the snail team to emphasise the bucolic atmos. In so doing, I inadvertently made the snail look like Jackie Healy-Rae. Cool! You can see more of Kevin’s excellent editorial work at McSherry.ie.... Continue reading »

Over 18 million euro announced for road building and upgrading in …

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:04:13 +0000

… 250000 euro for safety measures to be installed. The Lispole bridge will be strengthened and the Laune bridge will be underpinned. The announcement has been welcomed by Ceann Comhairle John O Donoghue and Deputy Jackie Healy Rae. …... Continue reading »

Labours Reaffirmation

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:04:04 +0000

Expect Dan Boyle to come forth with some plausible, but laughable fence sitting (hey, it will make a change from laughing at Mary White’s new found ability to make even Jackie Healy Rae look like a forward looking, nationally minded …... Continue reading »

After the votes are counted…

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:40:08 +0000

A couple of years ago, an old mucker of mine Katie Hannon wrote a great book about the Irish political process. The Naked Politician looked at just why hundreds and hundreds of seemingly sane men and women would go through the often demeaning motions of seeking a vote from their fellow citizens who were often happy to say one thing to their face... Continue reading »