Presidential election: Heather Humphreys hoping for ‘good clean campaign’
The Fine Gael candidate aims to be ‘a unifying force who brings people together and builds bridges’
Heather Humphreys
‘Heather gets things done’: Pride in Drum as Humphreys begins Áras campaign
Former Fine Gael cabinet minister has party’s nomination to contest presidential election
Presidential election: Just three weeks for Independent candidates to secure nomination
Nominations due to open on Friday, with polling day expected to be October 24th
Heather Humphreys profile: Popular Fine Gael matriarch is no stranger to controversy but has broad appeal
Monaghan Presbyterian’s work as minister for rural and community development seen as her greatest strength as presidential candidate
Fine Gael confirms Heather Humphreys as candidate as presidential vote set for October 24th
Former cabinet minister secured overwhelming backing of the party’s TDs, Senators and MEPs to contest October 24th vote
Fianna Fáil’s secret ballot on presidential candidate could yet prove unpredictable
Fine Gael has more certainty as former minister Heather Humphreys set to be confirmed as its candidate on Tuesday
Billy Kelleher allies believe there is ‘route to win’ Fianna Fáil presidential nomination, despite Jim Gavin’s lead
Fianna Fáil will make its choice in a secret ballot of its 71 parliamentary party members next Tuesday
Seán Kelly withdraws from race for Fine Gael’s presidential nomination, clearing path for Heather Humphreys
Fine Gael MEP expressed his gratitude to ’12 Apostles’ in the parliamentary party for great support, in statement withdrawing from contest
Jim Gavin comes with his own presidential parachute and ticks all the boxes
Fianna Fáil faithful are praying the leadership doesn’t make a mess of its amusing plan to win the presidential election though superior tactics
Michael Collins’s legacy honoured by sending Irish troops on peacekeeping missions, says Carroll MacNeill
Minister for Health addressed risks of violence against politicians during Béal na Bláth oration
Unfortunately, Fine Gael’s candidate selection process for president looks like a victory parade
Its selection process is ridiculous. Parties should favour contests over coronations
‘Now is your time’: How Michael Healy-Rae led the push for a Heather Humphreys presidential run
Senior Fine Gael politicians are confident former minister for social affairs will not be beaten if country gets to know her as they do
Heather Humphreys is the likely Fine Gael candidate, but Fianna Fáil is yet to show its hand in this presidential race
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Strong argument for Micheál Martin to back Heather Humphreys for presidency
Humphreys would be able to personify the shared-island vision articulated by the Taoiseach
Inevitability in presidential elections of over-promising and under-reading of the Constitution
Candidates may mean well in vowing to act on big social issues, but the reality of being president is different
The Irish Times view on the presidential race: contortions and expediency
Both contenders have been obliged to explain why they now covet a role they had so recently declined
‘She is one of us’: Fierce competition but Virginia Show attendees forgive absence of regular Heather Humphreys
Record competition entrants at Virginia agricultural show
Heather Humphreys v Seán Kelly: Strengths and weaknesses of rival Fine Gael presidential candidates
Former minister was an ally to three taoisigh, while ex-GAA administrator secured 123,000 votes in last year’s European election
Heather Humphreys surges ahead in FG presidential nomination race with backing of 40 colleagues
Ireland South MEP has just six declared supporters, compared to more than 40 for his rival
In Heather Humphreys, Fine Gael faithful think they’ve found their first president
Former minister seen as ‘impactful but not controversial’ candidate who can command support from outside the party
Heather Humphreys takes large lead over Seán Kelly in race to seek Fine Gael presidential election nomination
Former Cabinet minister and MEP both announced intentions to seek nomination on Tuesday morning
Presidential nominations: Fiercely competitive Kelly faces uphill battle
Former minister and Ireland South MEP are trying to enter a race they both ruled themselves out of
Heather Humphreys and Seán Kelly presidential face-off expected as Fine Gael reopens nominations
Party expects competition for Áras nomination following unexpected withdrawal of Mairead McGuinness
Fine Gael is electrified at prospect of Heather Humphreys running for president
No obvious path to nomination for Seán Kelly
Tony Holohan drops presidential bid to avoid ‘abuse’ of family
Former chief medical officer says personal abuse is becoming ‘increasingly normalised in Irish politics’
Presidential election: Heather Humphreys giving ‘very serious’ thought to running for Fine Gael
National executive member Regina Doherty says there should be a contest between former minister and MEP Seán Kelly if both wish to run
Presidential election: Seán Kelly to ‘weigh up options’ about seeking Fine Gael nomination
Ireland South MEP says ‘goalposts have changed’ following withdrawal of Mairead McGuinness on health grounds
Frances Fitzgerald rules herself out of Áras race but MEP Seán Kelly considers run
Push within Fine Gael for Heather Humphreys to seek nomination as Mairead McGuinness pulls out
After Mairead McGuinness dropped out, where do we stand in race for the Áras?
After Mairead McGuinness’s department, none of the three main parties even has a candidate
Owners surrender 60 XL Bullies to authorities after move to ban breed
TD warns of breeding practices where 8,000 pups registered annually but 25,000 for sale on dog website
Workers without pensions are big losers from latest auto-enrolment delay
As the start date is put back once again, companies need certainty and workers deserve some commitment
Further delay to auto-enrolment pension plan
Government to push back start date for compulsory workplace scheme to beginning of 2026
Independent senator Aubrey McCarthy expresses interest in possible Áras run
Businessman and charity co-founder the latest person to reveal they are considering presidential tilt
Conor McGregor’s presidential hopes are a warning to the Government parties to unite behind a strong candidate
Heather Humphreys is an obvious contender - but will Fianna Fáil go along with it?
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