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
1 wks
Reach
6,599
Power
7$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 2 6.00 0.12% +10% 5,030,000 6,599 $5,100 7$
Totals 2 5,030,000 6,599 $5,100 7$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Heather Humphreys established a working group to strengthen policy and legislation on dog control. 7

Nicole Morey Alejandro Mizsan Martin Heydon Padraig O Sullivan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Owners surrender 60 XL Bullies to authorities after move to ban breed – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Heather Humphreys is mentioned as a potential candidate for the presidency. 5

Joe Duffy Linda Martin Conor Mcgregor Mary Hanafin Fintan O Toole Michael Mcdowell Barry Andrews Michelle O Neill Sean Kelly Frances Fitzgerald Mick Wallace Geraldine Byrne Nason Colum Eastwood Frances Black Peter Power Peter Casey Cynthia Ni Mhurchu Jarlath Burns Mairead Mcguinness Catherine Connolly Declan Ganley Aubrey Mccarthy Mary Robinson Mary Mcaleese Michael D Higgins Mike Huckabee Keir Starmer Gerry Adams Mary Lou Mcdonald
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: The presidency is not a Rose of Tralee contest for over-35s – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Heather Humphreys is noted as not declaring her candidacy for the presidency. 5

Conor Mcgregor Peter Casey Michael Mcdowell Jarlath Burns Barry Andrews Frances Fitzgerald Mairead Mcguinness Bertie Ahern Pat Magner Adi Roche Gay Byrne Michael D Higgins Seamus Heaney Phil Hogan Sean Gallagher Martin Mcguinness Mary Mcaleese Mary Robinson Fintan O Toole
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: So far nobody wants the Presidency and its quarter-of-a-million euro salary. Why? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Former Fine Gael minister Heather Humphreys has also indicated she will not seek a nomination to run in the presidential election. 5

Michael Mcdowell Sean O Fearghail
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Michael McDowell rules out seeking nomination for presidential election – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: His predecessor, Heather Humphreys, said at the launch of the scheme last year that auto-enrolment had been talked about for 30 years. 6

Dara Calleary Jack Chambers
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Further delay to auto-enrolment pension plan – The Irish Times

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