We now know that 3636 premium phone calls were made from Leinster House supporting Michael Healy-Rae in the Celebrities Gone Wild reality show in 2007 at a cost of €2639.

In the week the show was broadcast several emails were sent by Jackie Healy-Rae from his Oireachtas email account to TD’s, Senators and others in Leinster House.  No doubt Jackie and Michael will say they had supportive colleagues.  But that would mean for example each TD or senator made up to or more than 16 calls each?   Highly unlikely.   Maybe the Oireachtas could confirm when the calls were made, it’s hard to believe that they can’t tell us who made them, even 4 years ago.

Jackie Healy Rae/Oireachtas
24/10/2007 16:21   

Subject
Hi,
I am asking for your support for my son Michael Healy-Rae who is at present taking part in the 2007 RTE People in Need Telethon.
As you are aware this is a very good cause.

Please text   wild michael 53125 or ring 1513717107

This was followed two days later.

Jackie Healy Rae/Oireachtas
26/10/2007 11:23   
Subject
   
I am asking for your support for my son Michael Healy-Rae who is at present taking part in the 2007 RTE People in Need Telethon.

This is the last night and Michael has gone through all the challenges so far now the end is in sight. Michael is one of the three remaining contestants and he has a real chance to win this I am asking each and everyone to vote for Michael today.

As you are aware this is a very good cause and a lot of money has been raised for people in need.

Please text   wild michael 53125 or ring 1513717107.