"Michael Healy-Rae stated, 'Over the last week, I tried everything I could to help people. The package wasn't enough; it didn't recognize enough the hardship that is out there.'"
"'It was a big decision which was thought through a lot by me. I want to work for the people of Kerry. But I listen to people and I believe the Government had lost its way.'"
"'I am standing with people who cried at the side of the road, protesters. When I say protesters they are workers, they are not people who are not working - they are taxpayers.'"
"'There is a lot of money in this country. There's a rainy-day fund, it's pouring now.'"
Michael Healy-Rae announced his resignation from Government, citing dissatisfaction with a €505m support package that he deemed inadequate. He expressed concern that the Government and its leadership have lost direction. He emphasized his commitment to advocating for the people of Kerry, highlighting the struggles faced by constituents, including workers and families. He criticized the Government for not recognizing the extent of hardship and mentioned the existence of a rainy-day fund that should be utilized during current challenges.
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