Deirdre Heenan
IrelandacademicFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Deirdre Heenan is a prominent academic and professor at Ulster University, known for her expertise in political science and social policy, and she has recently been mentioned as a potential presidential candidate for Fianna Fáil, following discussions within the party about upcoming elections.
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Prof Deirdre Heenan was somewhat surprised to be suddenly cast into a starring role in uniting Ireland by Christmas.
Whatever Simon Harris says, we are far from a ‘blueprint’ for a united Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-21
Deirdre Heenan is a professor who was included in the discussions around Micheál Martin's presidential wish list.
Disastrous, Unbelievable, Bizarre, Unprecedented – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-07
Deirdre Heenan was mentioned as a potential candidate for the presidential election but was not selected.
How did Fianna Fáil miss the tenant story? Five questions after Jim Gavin’s withdrawal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-06
Deirdre Heenan is a former leader of the University of Ulster and an expert on social policy.
What on earth was Micheál Martin thinking? Jim Gavin clearly wasn’t ready – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-06
Deirdre Heenan is mentioned as a strong, capable woman without political experience.
Interest in Jim Gavin says little for Micheál Martin’s faith in his party colleagues – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-31
Deirdre Heenan is a Northern Irish academic mentioned as a possible candidate.
Billy Kelleher expected to seek Fianna Fáil nomination for presidency – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-28Co Down academic Deirdre Heenan has hinted she may run for president, saying 'watch this space' when asked if she will join the contest.
Labour’s Alan Kelly criticises party’s decision to back Independent Catherine Connolly in race for the Áras – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-27
Deirdre Heenan is mentioned as an unlikely candidate for the presidency.
Bertie Ahern not among Fianna Fáil favourites for presidential run – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-26
The academic Deirdre Heenan was mentioned as a potential candidate.
What’s going on with Fianna Fáil’s presidential election plan to pick a nominee? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-25Prof Deirdre Heenan has been floated as a 'front-runner' for the presidency.
Fianna Fáil decision on presidential candidate a long time coming – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-27
Deirdre Heenan, a Derry-based Ulster University professor, has been mentioned in some circles to be the party’s candidate.
Micheál Martin ‘definitely not’ running for presidency, he says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-23
