Michael Healy-Rae ally says he could not canvass for Danny after brothers’ split

Political allies react to tensions between the Kerry brothers following Michael Healy-Rae’s departure from Government

Danny Healy-Rae TD and Michael Healy-Rae TD at the Healy-Rae Bar in Kilgarvan, Co Kerry. Picture: Dan Linehan

A close ally of Independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae has said he could not, “with my hand on heart”, canvass for second-preference votes for the former junior minister’s brother, Danny.

This week, Michael Healy-Rae said he had felt forced to resign from Government in April after being “pulled overboard” by his brother during a confidence debate arising from the fuel protests.