Minister Healy-Rae resigns unexpectedly, surprising government colleagues

irishtimes.com

Minister Michael Healy-Rae resigned unexpectedly before a confidence vote, voting against the government he supported just 24 hours prior. Minister Norma Foley expressed surprise, stating no one in government anticipated his resignation. Healy-Rae cited the government letting people down. The government won the confidence vote, and the vacant ministerial position will be discussed by the cabinet.


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