Johnny to continue the Healy-Rae political dynasty

A FATHER and son yesterday sat side-by-side in a council chamber, ensuring the continuation of the Healy-Rae political dynasty into a third generation.

Johnny Healy-Rae, 26, was one of four new members co-opted to Kerry County Council, in Tralee, to replace four former members recently elected to Dáil Eireann.

Proposed by his father, Danny (Ind), Johnny fills the seat formerly held by his uncle, Deputy Michael Healy-Rae, in the Killorglin Electoral Area.