Heather Humphreys
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.
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Heather Humphreys' treatment during the presidential election campaign is viewed by Burrows as a reality check for some unionists.
Ireland should apologise for ‘unjustifiable conduct’ during Troubles, says new UUP leader – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-15
Heather Humphreys was a presidential nominee for Fine Gael.
former government advisers and what they did next – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07
Heather Humphreys further expanded the hot school meals scheme.
A call from ‘Death’ turns a junior minister into a detective – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-31
McPhillips’s career was linked to Heather Humphreys, for whom he worked as a PA and special adviser.
Who are the 19 special advisers to Micheál Martin and Simon Harris, and what do they do? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-26
Heather Humphreys was the minister for business, enterprise and innovation who influenced the data centre industry with a 2018 policy statement.
Data centres leap back into business under a new Government policy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-20
Heather Humphreys was a popular choice among TDs and senators to replace Mairead McGuinness.
A messy Dáil start, more housing woes and, finally, a new president – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-20
Heather Humphreys was the Fine Gael candidate whom Micheál Martin supported after Jim Gavin ended his campaign.
Rebellion against Micheál Martin’s leadership quelled but opposition remains – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-18
Heather Humphreys' campaign was negatively impacted by the remarks made by Ivan Yates during the election.
Ivan Yates ‘deliberately’ didn’t tell Matt Cooper about Jim Gavin training – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-20
Heather Humphreys received 29 percent of the vote in the presidential election.
FF’s Áras contender Jim Gavin says he’s ‘great’ in first public remarks since ending campaign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-14
Connolly was elected in a landslide vote at the end of October - defeating Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys.
Catherine Connolly's becomes tenth president of Ireland
United Kingdom· 2025-11-11
Heather Humphreys expressed a strong commitment to Irish unity.
Presidential election made clear that we cannot just wish ourselves into a united Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-11
Heather Humphreys expressed her support for a united Ireland while strongly disagreeing with changing the Irish flag.
Debate about the role of the Tricolour in a united Ireland fails the logic test – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-11
Heather Humphreys is a Fine Gael politician mentioned in the context of a presidential election campaign.
Political communication skills, from Ivan Yates to Zohran Mamdani – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
Heather Humphreys was a candidate in the presidential election who lost to Catherine Connolly.
‘It is difficult’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
Watching Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly drag that presidential election to its inevitable conclusion was like sitting through double maths at 9am on a Monday.
Zohran Mamdani is a throwback to a time when politicians weren’t all managerial centrists – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06
Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys is called an 'Ulster Loyalist'.
Councillor Philip Sutcliffe ‘accidentally shared’ spoiled ballot containing abusive remarks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-03
Heather Humphreys is mentioned in the context of a hypothetical campaign against Connolly.
The vibes-based politics that elected Catherine Connolly are powerful, but ultimately empty – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-02
Heather Humphreys, stout defender of the farming life and the fox hunt, lost the Áras to Catherine Connolly.
Christmas is cancelled as Limerick mayor says market not good enough – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-02
Heather Humphreys was defeated in the presidential election and faced allegations of sectarian abuse.
‘Is Orange a proxy for Prod?’Ireland· 2025-11-01
Sectarian abuse directed at Fine Gael’s Presbyterian candidate, Heather Humphreys, has exposed continuing divisions.
Irish unity has come closer, thanks to Catherine Connolly and Jim O’Callaghan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-31
Heather Humphreys has faced sectarian abuse as a candidate for Fine Gael.
Fine Gael’s anti-British rhetoric came back to bite Áras hopeful Heather Humphreys – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-30
Heather Humphreys was nominated for the presidential candidacy by her party colleagues.
No heave against Micheál Martin, but many in Fianna Fáil mute on public support – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-28
Heather Humphreys is mentioned as someone who hasn't been elected president.
Maybe some of us are just not meant to be president – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-28
Heather Humphreys came second with 29.5 percent of the vote in the presidential election.
Seán Kelly says he was ‘shafted’ by Fine Gael over presidential nomination – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-27
Heather Humphreys is mentioned as a candidate for Fine Gael but is criticized for the party's decline.
If Micheál Martin survives this, his achievement will almost rival Catherine Connolly’s – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-27
Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys took less than half that figure, winning 29.5 per cent of the first-preference vote.
Catherine Connolly landslide sparks hope for left-wing unity but soul-searching in FF – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-27
Heather Humphreys was lured out of retirement to represent Fine Gael.
Catherine Connolly’s election as president has added a new dynamic to Irish politics | Justine McCarthyUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-27
Heather Humphreys was the rival Fine Gael candidate in the presidential election.
Did you spoil your vote in the presidential election? Tell us why – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-27Heather Humphreys was left trailing in Catherine Connolly's wake.
Catherine Connolly’s remarkable success – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-26
Heather Humphreys was Connolly's centrist opponent in the presidential election.
Catherine Connolly wins Ireland’s presidential vote
Taiwan· 2025-10-26