Daniel Healy-Rae (born 16 July 1954) is an Irish independent politician who has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Kerry constituency since the 2016 general election.

[3] His daughter, Maura and son, Johnny are both elected members of Kerry County Council for the Killarney and Kenmare local electoral areas respectively.

[5][6] He was re-elected to the Dáil in the 2024 general election and along with his brother, Michael, negotiated with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on a programme for government.

[7] The two brothers supported Micheál Martin's election as Taoiseach and Michael Healy-Rae secured a Minister of State position in the Department of Agriculture.

[8] Following the formation of the 35th government Danny Healy-Rae sought to avail of opposition speaking time as a member of the Regional Independent Group however this was ruled out of order by the Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy after a protracted row.

[11][12][13] Healy-Rae, himself a pub owner, also accused the Irish government of inflicting "damage and mayhem" on rural Ireland with existent drink-driving laws.

[20] In February 2020 he issued a public apology having previously stated "to hell with the planet" during an interview with Virgin Media News when asked about his responsibility to protect the environment as well as his constituents.