Michael Healy-Rae could walk away from Government over Mercosur trade deal

Junior minister Michael Healy-Rae said he and other Regional Independents were 'steadfast' in their opposition to the deal ahead of Government decision on the trade pact on Friday

Senior Government sources said there was 'every chance' Kerry junior minister Michael Healy-Rae could walk away from Government over the EU/South American trade deal. File picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

The Coalition is hanging by a thread ahead of Friday's crunch decision on whether the Government will vote for or against the controversial Mercosur deal.

Senior Government sources said there is “every chance” Kerry junior minister Michael Healy-Rae could walk away from Government over the EU/South American trade deal. They also raised concerns about Seán Canney and Marian Harkin's opposition.