Irish - Last week 12th April 2026 - 18th April 2026
Healy-Rae voices ‘grave reservations’ about Taoiseach's leadership as government left blindsided
The Taoiseach and Tánaiste got no indication from Michael Healy-Rae that he planned to resign today.
Gardaí braced for a storm outside the Dáil today - but the protest quickly fizzled out
Heavy security and closed streets met a scattered, short-lived demonstration, a far cry from last week’s disruption and past flashpoints at Leinster House
From 'G.I Jim' to 'Timmy Doolittle', there was a lot of name-calling in the Dáil today
And some of it made more sense than others.
'This government have let the people down': The moment Michael Healy-Rae quit as minister
Healy-Rae waved to cheering crowds gathered outside of Leinster House after resigning.
Michael Healy Rae says he will vote no confidence in government and resign as Minister of State
A no confidence motion in the government is up for debate in the Dáil today but government has moved to defend its actions.


