INDEPENDENT TD Jackie Healy-Rae says he is stepping down at the next general election and expects his son, Michael, a councillor and outgoing mayor of Kerry, to run as a candidate.
The 77-year-old TD and former director of elections for Fianna Fáil has supported the government since his election in 1997.
He told yesterday’s Kerryman he had won his “three-in-a-row” and that was his final rally.
Michael Healy-Rae confirmed his political ambitions were longterm, and that he would be looking to run for the Dáil at the next election. He would also be contesting the local elections next year.
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Michael Healy-Rae represents the Killorglin area on Kerry County Council.