Michael Healy-Rae under fire over not pursuing senior ministry offer

The Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae is coming under fire in Kerry for not pursuing an early offer of a senior ministry; and there is criticism also that the Healy-Rae team — who voted different ways on Friday — did not secure a specific deal for Kerry.

A split emerged in the Healy-Rae team after the newly elected Danny called on all Independents not to vote for Enda Kenny. However, Michael Healy-Rae said that would mean there would be an election and he was not mentally, physically or financially able for one.

Danny voted against Mr Kenny on Friday; Michael abstained.