How is the Healy-Rae split being received in Leinster House and what does it mean for Kerry?

Mick Clifford and Louise Burne assess the impact of the Healy-Rae feud on Kerry and national politics

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast examines the fallout from the growing divide within the Healy-Rae political family.

A rift between Michael and Danny Healy-Rae was once unthinkable, but, in common with other small political groupings before them, the Healy-Rae machine appears to have fallen victim to the pressures of Government.

As Mick Clifford wrote in today's Irish Examiner: "The Healy-Raes, that most astute of political entities, have succumbed to the curse of Brendan Behan. They are the latest victims of 'The Split'."

How is the division being received in Leinster House? What does the political future hold for the next generation of Healy-Raes? And how will Kerry now fare in the halls of power?

Mick Clifford and Louise Burne join Deirdre O'Shaughnessy to discuss the fallout from the Healy-Rae row in this special bonus episode.

Our thanks to Radio Kerry and Jerry O’Sullivan for permission to use the audio featured at the beginning of this episode.