An independent Tralee councillor who works closely with the Healy-Raes says there is a sting in the air in the camp.
On yesterday's Kerry Today, TD - and former junior minister - Michael Healy-Rae said the words used by his brother Danny in the lead-up to April’s vote of confidence in the government, cost Kerry a ministry.
During the fuel protests, Danny Healy-Rae said Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael TDs should topple their leaders.
Yesterday, Michael Healy-Rae said that team Healy-Rae has been damaged.
Tralee councillor Sam Locke wouldn’t be drawn on the brothers' split.
Cllr Locke believes Michael Healy-Rae is deeply disappointed to lose his junior ministry, but says the Kerry TD will continue to work hard for the constituency: