Healy-Rae firm linked to election fraud case, Kerry senator claims in Seanad

Fine Gael’s Mike Kennelly calls for full investigation into voter impersonation and other electoral irregularities in Kerry
Healy-Rae firm linked to election fraud case, Kerry senator claims in Seanad

The company is run by the family of Kerry Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae, including his son Johnny, who is a councillor for the Kenmare area. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photo.

"Every dog and divil in Kerry" knows that a man who pleaded guilty to election fraud works for a business owned by members of the Healy-Rae family, the Seanad has been told.

Fine Gael senator Mike Kennelly today accused a man — who last week avoided a conviction for voting in last year's local elections using a polling card that was not in his name — of being an employee of Healy-Rae Plant Hire. 

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