# Assault on TD Shocks Ireland | Belfast News

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Podcast: [Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384)
Published: 2026-09-18T00:31:15+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai 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 feedback@thednn.ai.

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