Jackie Healy-Rae fights ‘mother of all battles

Retired Independent TD Jackie Healy-Rae is “fighting the mother of all battles’’ against a serious illness.

The 83-year-old, who has been ill for the past seven months, was readmitted to Kerry General Hospital, Tralee, after his health deteriorated just over a week ago.

However, there has been a slight improvement in his condition, with his son and successor in the Dáil, Michael, yesterday describing it as “fair”.