@MHealyRae

Independent TD for the great Kingdom of Kerry and author of #TimeToTalk and #AListeningEar.

 Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry, Ireland
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Joined August 2011
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A number of months ago I was invited onto Síle Seoige’s podcast which she released yesterday. Listening back to our conversation, I think there is a little something in it which maybe we can all relate to espeically in the times we are in with #Covid19 podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcas…
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Congratulations to Minister Niall Collins TD Niall and I go back many decades and I know the commitment he will bring to the role. These sectors need strong leadership at a critical time. I wish him every success ahead.
Radio Kerry News@radiokerrynewsMay 28
Niall Collins taking over as Forestry Minister radiokerry.ie/?p=485405&prev…

Niall Collins replaces Michael Healy-Rae as Forestry Minister | RadioKerry.ie

Niall Collins is taking over the role as Forestry Minister, his appointment comes following Michael Healy Rae's resignation from Government.

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I challenged the RSA over spending millions on advertising campaigns while giving little attention to the growing danger of deer on rural roads. This is a real issue affecting motorists across Kerry and rural Ireland every day.
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#Dáil Topical Issue 4: Deputy Michael Healy-Rae @MHealyRae - To the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage - Incoming regulations on short-term letting. #SeeForYourself oir.ie/0a4ff4f
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I’ll always stand with the people, because I’ll never forget where I came from. For the people and by the people regardless of positions or titles.
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Lovely Polish-language feature on this afternoon’s greening of the Vilnelė River, from local station TVP Wilno with snippets of their interview with Minister @MHealyRae & the performance by @LosPaddys👇 wilno.tvp.pl/92095367/wilno-… ☘️ @IrlEmbWarsaw @IEAmbPoland
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A brilliant end to my 4 day mission across the Baltic States in Lithuania. We really did paint the town Green. Thank you to our fantastic Ambassadors and embassy teams who represent our country overseas and for being such excellent hosts. @IrishAmbVilnius @IrishEmbVilnius
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What a joyful #StPatricksDay gathering it was earlier today with the Irish community in Lithuania and Minister @MHealyRae! ☘️ Great to see community members make it down from Kaunas and Panevėžys to join us! 💚 Fab 🇮🇪 music & dance as always from @LosPaddys! 🎶 GRMMA! 🙏
IrishEmbassyVilnius@IrishEmbVilniusMar 14
A great turnout at this afternoon’s St Patrick’s Day community lunch, hosted by Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae. @MHealyRae @IrishAmbVilnius
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Michael Healy-Rae retweeted
IrishEmbassyVilnius@IrishEmbVilniusMar 14
Delighted to see such a great turnout for the annual Greening of the Vilnėlė. 💚 The greening was greeted with words from Minister of State @MHealyRae and the fantastic music of @LosPaddys 🇮🇪🎶
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Paul Sherlock@IEAmbHelsinkiMar 13
A wonderful evening celebrating St Patrick’s Day in Helsinki ☘️Delighted to welcome Minister @MHealyRae & so many friends as we marked the occasion together. A reminder of the warm connections between Ireland and Finland. Go raibh maith agaibh & kiitos to all who joined us!
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Michael Healy-Rae retweeted
IrishEmbassyFinland@IrishEmbFinlandMar 13
The Embassy was delighted to welcome @MHealyRae for his visit to Helsinki in celebration of #StPatricksDay2026 Minister Healy-Rae’s agenda included a meeting with his Finnish counterpart @SariEssayah
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IrishEmbassyFinland@IrishEmbFinlandMar 13
Thank you / Kiitos to all who attended our annual St Patrick’s Day reception in celebration of #StPatricksDay2026 sincere thanks to Minister @MHealyRae for his remarks at the event 🇮🇪 🇫🇮
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Minister @MHealyRae has launched a learning tool called ‘Forests in your Future’ for TY students. It highlights the many career opportunities available in forestry, and its various economic and environmental benefits. @coilltenews @Education_Ire 👉gov.ie/en/department-of-agri…
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Spring is in the air this week in Vilnius - which means it's not just the grass turning green! Join us & Minister @MHealyRae 🇮🇪 @ Užupis Bridge this Saturday from around 2pm for @LosPaddys music & song ahead of the St. Patrick's Day greening of the Vilnelė River (around 3pm) 💚
Photo shows the Vilnele River dyed green on a sunny day, with crowds gathered on Uzupio Bridge, the embankment and the raised terrace of Uzupio Kavine to watch the event.

ALT Photo shows the Vilnele River dyed green on a sunny day, with crowds gathered on Uzupio Bridge, the embankment and the raised terrace of Uzupio Kavine to watch the event.

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Minister @MHealyRae meets with Finnish Minister for Agriculture and Forestry, and Latvian Minister for Agriculture as part of SPD engagements. The Minister’s trip offers an excellent opportunity to gain insights on different approaches to forestry. 👉gov.ie/en/department-of-agri…
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Minister @MHealyRae has announced the results of the Mid-Term Review of the Forestry Programme. It will deliver improved financial incentives, increased scheme flexibilities, & proactive training and engagement initiatives for farmers & landowners. 👉gov.ie/en/department-of-agri…
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Michael Healy-Rae retweeted
UCD School Ag & Food
@ucdagfoodFeb 13
On Wednesday 11th of February, we were delighted to welcome Minister Michael Healy-Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine @agriculture_ie to address our final year students at the 2026 UCD Agriculture, Food Science & Human Nutrition Careers Day. Professor Frank Monahan, Dean of Agriculture and Head of the School of Agriculture and Food Science welcomed students, staff, guests and of course the companies and employers who made the possible. We were also delighted to welcome Neil Keane; Head of Agriculture at FRS Recruitment and Dale Crammond; President of Agricultural Science Association. Please enjoy the video giving just a small insight into a hugely successful, engaging and enjoyable day.
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Very welcome news this morning, a matter I have been working very hard on to ensure that rural economies are not unfairly hit by these rules. I want to acknowledge the strong input of Taoiseach Micheal Martin on this and taking on board the views of Independents in Government.
RTÉ News
@rtenewsFeb 10
The Government intends to restrict short term lets in towns with a population of more than 20,000. An agreement was reached in principle following discussions between Government party leaders and Minister for Tourism Peter Burke on the issue last night rte.ie/news/2026/0210/155758…

Government to restrict short-term lets in larger towns

The Government intends to restrict short-term lets in towns with a population of more than 20,000.

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It’s easy to make promises from opposition, but Sinn Féin have never had the responsibility of governing. If they ever do, farmers will find themselves far down their list of priorities.
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Michael Healy-Rae retweeted
Jackie Healy-Rae@Jackie_HealyRaeFeb 2
🎙 Episode 2 of The Chamber is live on Spotify. I cover the new SEAI grants, an insight into councillors’ activities beyond the chamber, and I’m joined by former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern for a chat on his view on councillors, what it was like in his day and how it’s changed.
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