{
  "id": 1280248,
  "title": "Danny Healy-Rae's actions a 'scud missile', says brother",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/danny-healy-raes-actions-a-scud-missile-says-brother",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T13:55:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0816/1588102-healy-rae-documentary/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Danny Healy-Rae's actions have been compared to those of a scud missile by his brother Michael, who blames them for his resignation as a junior minister. This occurred during fuel protests in April when Danny called for both the Taoiseach and Tánaiste to resign after an explosive radio interview. Michael, who negotiated a deal with protesters, resigned two days later, feeling shocked, upset, and betrayed by Danny's actions. The documentary \"The Healy-Raes: Blood, Sweat & Tears\" explores the fallout from these events, which has caused a schism in the Healy-Rae political machine. Despite Danny's denials of a rift in the Healy-Rae camp, Michael's son, Cllr Jackie Healy-Rae, acknowledges the need for the collective to reflect on the situation and prevent future occurrences.",
  "summary": "Former minister Michael Healy-Rae has described the actions of his older brother, Danny, as akin to those of a \"scud missile\" blaming them for leading to his resignation as a junior minister.",
  "key_points": [
    "Danny Healy-Rae's actions likened to a scud missile by brother Michael.",
    "Resignation of Danny after explosive radio interview in April fuel protests.",
    "Michael's resignation two days later due to betrayal by Danny's actions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}