# Politician Assaulted in Dublin | Dublin News

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Podcast: [Dublin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7597080)
Published: 2026-09-17T18:16:14+00:00
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A Dublin politician was violently assaulted while driving on Cork Street, sustaining injuries treated at St. Vincent’s Hospital — but he vows to keep fighting for his constituents. Calling out the unacceptable rise of personal attacks in politics, he stands firm that robust debate is vital, but violence is not. His son described the harrowing ordeal and warned of a dangerous new normal fueled by social media toxicity. Though this isn’t his first brush with threats — past incidents led to legal action — he plans to return to duty. His family, now hardened by repeated hostility, insists such attacks are never justified — and warns that if unchecked, this climate could silence public servants and erode democracy itself. 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.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/09/17/michael-healy-rae-shook-and-sore-after-assault-but-will-not-be-deterred-from-work/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ac1239212a7513a5 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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