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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,834
Power
3$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 5,030,000 2,834 $5,100 3$
Totals 1 5,030,000 2,834 $5,100 3$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Heather Humphreys was a former minister and a member of the Cabinet housing committee. 5

Darragh O Brien James Browne Simon Harris Micheal Martin Jack Chambers Paschal Donohoe Eamon Ryan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Officials warned of ‘uncertainty’ in housing completions outlook – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: For Fine Gael, former European commissioner Mairéad McGuinness, former tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald and former senior minister Heather Humphreys have all been mentioned in relation to possible presidential bids. 5

Aubrey Mccarthy Michael D Higgins Frances Black David Hall Peter Casey Conor Mcgregor Barry Andrews Cynthia Ni Mhurchu Bertie Ahern Mairead Mcguinness Frances Fitzgerald Sean Kelly Claire Hanna Catherine Connolly
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Independent senator Aubrey McCarthy expresses interest in possible Áras run – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Heather Humphreys is a former minister who was honored at an event marking her retirement from national politics. 8

Sharon Keogan Mattie Mcgrath Padraig Mac Lochlainn John Mcguinness Barry Heneghan Simon Harris Patrick O Donovan David Maxwell Marie Kelly Eric Humphreys Cian O Callaghan Danny Healy Rae
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Sharon Keogan nails her maga colours to the mast on Paddy’s Day – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Heather Humphreys is a potential candidate who could attract cross-party support. 8

Conor Mcgregor Michael D Higgins Peter Casey Enda Kenny Mary Mcaleese Bertie Ahern Michael Mcdowell
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Conor McGregor’s presidential hopes are a warning to the Government parties to unite behind a strong candidate – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Heather Humphreys waited a year to settle a serious conflict of interest on the Charities Regulator board. 5

Lorraine Lally Gerry Kearney
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Heather Humphreys waited a year to settle Charities Regulator conflict of interest – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Heather Humphreys ordered the internal paper on the cost of running a welfare system in a united Ireland. 7

Leo Varadkar
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: It would be pathetic if the united Ireland cause was frustrated by bill for disability benefits – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Mr Calleary’s predecessor, Heather Humphreys, said in early October that the department would begin the search for investment managers 'shortly'. 6

Dara Calleary
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Long-awaited search for pension auto-enrolment asset managers to start next week – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Heather Humphreys was the Department of Social Protection minister involved in the decision to increase a penalty for jobseekers. 5

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Welfare system needed stronger ‘trigger’ to force unemployed to engage with employment services – The Irish Times