Michael Healy-Rae secures a junior ministerial position in the new Irish coalition government after agreeing to support Fianna Fail, Fine Gael, and the Regional Independents Group. The draft programme for government includes key issues prioritized by the Healy-Raes.
Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae has confirmed he will assume a junior ministerial position in the upcoming Irish government. This decision follows an agreement reached between Michael and Danny Healy-Rae to support the new coalition government, comprising Fianna Fail, Fine Gael, and the Regional Independents Group. The draft programme for government, finalized today, is slated for publication and will be put to a vote by party members by the end of this week.
The Healy-Raes, while acknowledging that the programme isn't flawless, have expressed satisfaction that it incorporates key issues they prioritize and reflects their influence. This announcement comes amidst day 692 of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Ireland and day 25 of significantly eased restrictions. The Healy-Raes addressed the media outside Leinster House this morning, confirming the arrangement. Michael Healy-Rae stated unequivocally, 'It's fair to say that there is an arrangement in place where there will be a role at a department, at a Minister of State level, for the Healy-Raes, and it's fair to say that role will be going in my direction.
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