Thieves target Healy-Rae home in daytime raid

Gardaí are investigating a break-in at the home of the Kerry South TD Michael Healy-Rae on the outskirts of Kilgarvan. The incident occurred in broad daylight but the thieves fled after being disturbed.

The independent TD, who is outspoken on rural crime, last year called for a relaxation of gun laws to allow rural dwellers to protect themselves.

He was not at home and is currently in the Midwest region of the US, visiting relatives.