Jackie Healy-Rae: A colourful political life in pictures

Former Kerry South Independent TD Jackie Healy-Rae passed away today at the age of 83, here are some of the best pictures from his time in Dáil Éireann.

Jackie Healy-Rae pictured in the count Count at the Brandon Hotel Tralee Co Kerry 1999 Local elections. Pic: Domnick Walsh

Jackie Healy-Rae checks out the controls of a Boeing 737 when Ryanair announced their Kerry Airport to London Stansted route 1997. Pic: Don MacMonagle

Healy-Rae is hugged by his son Michael at the Gleneagle following the final count of the General Election in 2002. Pic: Don MacMonagle

Taking a break from canvassing during the 2007 general election. Pic: Don MacMonagle

Making a list of demands for former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.

Jackie Healy-Rae pictured outside the Dail. Pic: Don MacMonagle

Jackie Healy-Rae catches the hand of Fianna Fail leader Micheál Martin outside Leinster House. Pic: Sasko Lazarov

Jackie Healy-Rae was released from Tralee hospital to go and cast his vote for his grandson Johnny. Pic: by Don MacMonagle

Jackie Healy-Rae passes away