Heather Humphreys

Heather Humphreys

politician Ireland

Heather Humphreys is an Irish politician and member of the Fine Gael party, who has served in various ministerial roles, including as the Minister for Social Protection. She has been involved in shaping welfare policies in Ireland, particularly in relation to jobseeker payments and employment services. Recently, she was in the news for overseeing a controversial decision to increase penalties for unemployed individuals who fail to engage with employment services, as part of broader efforts to strengthen the welfare system's effectiveness.

Born on Jan 18, 1954 (72 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
15,327
Power
16$
Sentiment
6.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 3 6.33 0.28% +10% 5,030,000 15,327 $5,100 16$
Totals 3 5,030,000 15,327 $5,100 16$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Heather Humphreys further expanded the hot school meals scheme. 6

Sean Canney Catharina Gunne Sam Waide Verona Murphy Erin Mcgreehan Martin Heydon Ruairi O Murchu Darina Allen Regina Doherty Linda Nelson Murray
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: A call from ‘Death’ turns a junior minister into a detective – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: McPhillips’s career was linked to Heather Humphreys, for whom he worked as a PA and special adviser. 6

Deirdre Gillane Micheal Martin Jim Gavin Brian Cowen Ted Kennedy Sarah Bardon Simon Harris Joanne Lonergan Frances Fitzgerald Keir Starmer Leo Varadkar Alan Ahearne Morgan Mcsweeney Nic Amhlaoibh Catherine Byrne O Connell Glynn Mcphillips
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Who are the 19 special advisers to Micheál Martin and Simon Harris, and what do they do? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Heather Humphreys was the minister for business, enterprise and innovation who influenced the data centre industry with a 2018 policy statement. 7

Karen Hao Cyrusone
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Data centres leap back into business under a new Government policy – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Heather Humphreys was a popular choice among TDs and senators to replace Mairead McGuinness. 5

Michael Lowry Micheal Martin James Browne Brendan Mcdonagh Jim O Callaghan Jennifer Carroll Macneill Maria Steen Mairead Mcguinness Bertie Ahern Jim Gavin Niall Donald Catherine Connolly Paschal Donohoe Simon Harris Jack Chambers
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: A messy Dáil start, more housing woes and, finally, a new president – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Heather Humphreys was the Fine Gael candidate whom Micheál Martin supported after Jim Gavin ended his campaign. 5

Micheal Martin Jim Gavin Catherine Connolly Pat Gallagher Peter Cleere Malcolm Byrne Darragh O Brien Norma Foley James Browne Dara Calleary Niall Collins Barry Andrews Cynthia Ni Mhurchu Joe Flaherty Fiona O Loughlin
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Rebellion against Micheál Martin’s leadership quelled but opposition remains – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Heather Humphreys' campaign was negatively impacted by the remarks made by Ivan Yates during the election. 5

Ivan Yates Matt Cooper Jim Gavin Catherine Connolly
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ivan Yates ‘deliberately’ didn’t tell Matt Cooper about Jim Gavin training – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Heather Humphreys received 29 percent of the vote in the presidential election. 5

Jim Gavin Ciara Doherty Niall Donald Catherine Connolly
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: FF’s Áras contender Jim Gavin says he’s ‘great’ in first public remarks since ending campaign – The Irish Times

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Connolly was elected in a landslide vote at the end of October - defeating Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys. 5

Catherine Connolly Michael D Higgins Micheal Martin Michelle O Neill Mary Lou Mcdonald Emma Little Pengelly Gavin Robinson Steve Aiken Mike Nesbitt Sabina Higgins
BBC: Catherine Connolly's becomes tenth president of Ireland

Ireland Ireland: Heather Humphreys expressed a strong commitment to Irish unity. 6

Catherine Connolly Claire Hanna
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Presidential election made clear that we cannot just wish ourselves into a united Ireland – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Heather Humphreys expressed her support for a united Ireland while strongly disagreeing with changing the Irish flag. 6

Alberto Brandolini Yascha Mounk Shane Ryan Catherine Connolly
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Debate about the role of the Tricolour in a united Ireland fails the logic test – The Irish Times