Healy Rae remains in hospital

Michael Healy-Rae is still being treated at St James' Hospital in Dublin this morning.

The Kerry South TD was rushed there, by ambulance, after he became ill in the Dáil yesterday.

The Independent Deputy took ill during a vote on the Social Welfare Bill.

He was initially treated by Health Minister, Dr James Reilly, before being taken to hospital.

His condition is not known.