Michael Healy-Rae has received €370,000 from Kerry County Council since 2020 for providing social housing

Records obtained under the Freedom of Information Act reveal that Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae has amassed a significant sum, exceeding €370,000 since 2020, from Kerry County Council for providing social housing. This income, generated through the rental accommodation scheme (RAS), highlights a lucrative arrangement for landlords who receive guaranteed rent directly from local authorities.

Beyond social housing, Healy-Rae's business interests also benefited, with his filling station receiving over €1,000 for fuel. Furthermore, he continues to receive undisclosed payments for housing under the housing assistance payment (HAP) scheme, a detail that Limerick City and County Council, which manages these payments, has refused to disclose, citing 'personal information' despite Healy-Rae being a public figure and landlord.

This financial activity occurs alongside Healy-Rae's substantial earnings from housing Ukrainian refugees, with his company Roughty Properties receiving €1.33 million between 2022 and last year. As potentially the wealthiest man in the Dáil, these multiple streams of income from public funds, particularly his role as a landlord in the social housing sector, warrant public scrutiny and a clear understanding of the financial arrangements involved.

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