Government survives no-confidence motion as Michael Healy-Rae resigns as junior minister

As it happened: Day of Dáil drama sees Michael Healy-Rae resign as junior minister as Government survives no-confidence motion over fuel protests
Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae waves to the crowds gathered outside Leinster House after resigning in the Dáil as Minister of State. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae waves to the crowds gathered outside Leinster House after resigning in the Dáil as Minister of State. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 - 18:30
Paul Hosford, Louise Burne, Tadgh McNally

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