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Assault on TD Shocks Ireland | Belfast News
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- Sep 18, 2026
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Summary
A shocking assault on TD Michael Healy-Rae in Dublin has sent ripples through Irish politics, with top leaders condemning the attack as a dangerous erosion of democracy. A man in his fifties was arrested after allegedly attacking Healy-Rae through his car window — an incident that left him needing stitches and visibly shaken. Taoiseach Micheál Martin called it “shocking” and warned of rising aggression in society, while Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald labeled it a “wake-up call,” stressing zero tolerance for such violence. Labour’s Ivana Bacik also denounced the attack as profoundly anti-democratic. Despite the small minority responsible, all leaders agree: this kind of public hostility toward politicians is unacceptable and alarming. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0917/1591959-mcdonald-healy-rae/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/23fec10f2edfbcd8 Report issues to [email protected].