The Taoiseach says it's regrettable Michael Healy-Rae resigned, but insists he was not forced out of Government.
The Independent TD stood down from his role as Junior Minister for Agriculture earlier this month, condemning the government's handling of recent fuel protests.
His brother Danny Healy-Rae also voted no-confidence in the coalition.
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Micheál Martin has been responding to claims there was a "two for one" deal with the Kerry brothers:
