Michael Healy-Rae as junior minister ‘dilutes the essence of their political brand … which is Kerry, Kerry, Kerry’

Coalition surprise with two super-junior ministries from Regional Independents Group

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Danny Healy-Rae and Michael Healy-Rae speak to the media outside Leinster House, Dublin, after it was confirmed that Michael will take up a junior role in the new government. Photograph: Cate McCurry/PA Wire
Danny Healy-Rae and Michael Healy-Rae speak to the media outside Leinster House, Dublin, after it was confirmed that Michael will take up a junior role in the new government. Photograph: Cate McCurry/PA Wire

Jack Horgan-Jones and Jennifer Bray join Hugh to talk about the composition of the new Government and what we now know about the policies that will form the Programme for Government.

They also discuss the decision by the Healy-Raes to demand a junior ministry. Will it dilute the essence of what the dynasty offers to the people of Kerry?

Declan Conlon

Declan Conlon

Declan Conlon is head of audio at The Irish Times