Person: Heather Humphreys

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Humphreys' presidency would be about 'breaking down awful prejudices creeping into our society'
Humphreys' presidency would be about 'breaking down awful prejudices creeping into our society'
Born in Monaghan, her father was a member of the Orange Order but Ms Humphreys became 'a proud Irish republican'

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Heather Humphreys visits English Market and Ballincollig as presidential campaign rolls into Cork
Heather Humphreys visits English Market and Ballincollig as presidential campaign rolls into Cork
Ms Humphreys commended the 'magnificent array of Irish-produced food' at the English Market during her Saturday visit to Leeside

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

HEATHER HUMPHREYS
Fine Gael to reopen presidential nomination after Mairead McGuinness withdrawal
Heather Humphreys and Seán Kelly are weighing presidential bids after Mairead McGuinness’s withdrawal reshaped Fine Gael’s candidacy race

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

HEATHER HUMPHREYS
Heather Humphreys: ‘Happy to be outside politics, but not ruling anything out'
Last year's election saw a significant level of attrition among politicians. Tadgh McNally talks to Heather Humphreys about calling it a day after 14 years in frontline politics

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Mick Clifford: Coppinger’s Gript snub should concern anyone who values media freedom
S Mick Clifford: Coppinger’s Gript snub should concern anyone who values media freedom
Selective engagement with the press may feel righteous, but it risks damaging the democratic ideals politicians claim to defend

Sun, 11 May, 2025

Former arts minister Humphreys urges Government to consider Arts Council reform
Former arts minister Humphreys urges Government to consider Arts Council reform
It comes as the Department of Arts and Culture confirmed that former minister, Catherine Martin, was made aware of the IT project last July

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

400,000 households set to begin receiving fuel allowance
400,000 households set to begin receiving fuel allowance
The payment itself runs for 28 weeks, between late September and April

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Euro banknotes
Two social welfare bonus payments before end of year in budget spend
In addition to the traditional Christmas bonus on payments including the state pension and jobseekers' benefit, there are plans for a second set of bonus payments immediately after October's budget

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

Elderly winter stock
Budget: Fuel allowance payments to be expanded and double child benefit at Christmas 
Currently, anyone over the age of 70 is permitted to receive the fuel allowance, which is paid out at a weekly rate of €33

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

Cost Irish Budget 2024
Social Protection Minister warned over Dáil attack on means testing benefits for asylum seekers
Heather Humphreys told she was likely to face questions from Opposition over why it had taken so long to ensure international protection applicants with jobs were not receiving welfare payments

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Rare Kerry bog pony to feature in Limerick rural show
Rare Kerry bog pony to feature in Limerick rural show
A rare ancient breed with a calm temperament and great powers of endurance, the Kerry bog pony is resistant to many equine diseases

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

TV llcences in Ireland
RTÉ did not query employment status of any workers prior to 2018 review
The broadcaster, facing a review of 700 of its employees as to whether they were bogus self-employed, said the fact it had not lodged queries with the Department of Social Protection does not mean it believed all of its workers were correctly classified up to that point

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Irish budget
Over €16.5m allocated to community projects across the country
The funding is set to be allocated to develop projects, including upgrading sports facilities, parks, community centres, walking trails and playgrounds

Fri, 02 Aug, 2024

Budget calculation
Tax cuts and pension increases in pre-election budget bonanza 
Vape users are to be hit with a new tax which will climb each year, while the reintroduction of a special Vat rate for the hospitality sector has been all-but ruled out

Fri, 02 Aug, 2024

Closeup of young woman holding little baby in her hands
Mothers should receive pay-related maternity benefit, social protection minister says
Heather Humphreys said she felt 'very strongly' that women who on maternity leave should not suffer a sudden drop in income

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

XL bully dog restrictions
Ban on XL bully dogs to come into effect from October
The first stage will consist of a ban on breeding, rehoming, reselling and importing of an XL bully dog, while the second stage will be a full ban on owning the breed

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

Cost Irish Budget 2024
Homeless families 'not living on the street' but in State-provided accommodation, says minister
The latest homelessness figures will be released this coming Friday

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

XL bully dogs protest
Taoiseach promises ban on XL bully and other dangerous dog breeds
Simon Harris said a task force has now been asked to prioritise the issue of introducing a ban on certain breeds.

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Dublin Airport T2 Checkin
Airlines face higher fines for passengers without valid travel documents
The proposal will also see both the Department of Justice and the Garda National immigration Bureau draw up new guidelines for airlines to carry out checks for travel documents

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Over 3,000 have had social welfare payments reduced this year, cabinet to hear 
Over 3,000 have had social welfare payments reduced this year, cabinet to hear 
Those who do not engage or who are not making a 'genuine attempt' to find a job will see their payments reduced

Tue, 28 May, 2024

Jobseekers to receive up to €450 a week in welfare payments
Jobseekers to receive up to €450 a week in welfare payments
Proposals are required to 'cushion' the shock for a person who loses their job, says minister

Mon, 27 May, 2024

SME supports come after government bends to lobbying pressures
SME supports come after government bends to lobbying pressures
The measures include doubling the Innovation Grant Scheme to €10,000 and increasing the maximum amount available under the Energy Efficiency Grant Scheme

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Ukrainian refugees to have welfare allowances cut under new plan
Ukrainian refugees to have welfare allowances cut under new plan
All Ukrainians within State accommodation will see welfare payments cut to €38.80 for adults, and €29.80 for children

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Irish Budget 2024
Disability reform scrapped amid anger over payments
Heather Humphreys acknowledged 'significant concerns' about proposed changes

Sat, 13 Apr, 2024

Fine Gael leadership
Ireland's youngest Taoiseach juggles geography and gender as he assembles his first Cabinet
McEntee unlikely to be moved from ‘complex’ Justice role as incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris considers which ministers and junior ministers to appoint

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

Irish Budget 2024
Heather Humphreys reveals details of automatic enrolment pension scheme
All employees will have access to a workplace pension savings scheme combining contributions from their employer and the State

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

Simon Harris' pre-dawn offensive removed potential rivals before breakfast
Simon Harris' pre-dawn offensive removed potential rivals before breakfast
Harris has never been shy about his political ambitions and had a line of TDs, senators and MEPs waiting to come out in support

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Leo Varadkar steps down as Taoiseach
Body language of Leo Varadkar's colleagues may hint at their ambitions
While the loss of their leader was item one on the agenda, the six Fine Gael luminaries on the steps of Government Buildings may have had succession on their minds

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

XL bully dog restrictions
Humphreys to establish taskforce to strengthen dog control laws
Earlier this year, Heather Humphreys announced that spot fines for serious dog control offences would be increased to €300, while increasing funding for dog warden services

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

East Wall Protests
Roderic O'Gorman says yes vote will ‘strengthen hand’ over care supports
Minister says that if the care amendment is passed, people will be able to cite in court the Constitution's provision that the State has to strive to support care

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

Youth vote
Paul Hosford: Does accelerating child benefit change hint at early election?
Families will be enticed by the additional payment that can be sold on the doors during canvassing, writes Paul Hosford

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

Paul Hosford: TDs go back to the future as new Dáil term begins
Paul Hosford: TDs go back to the future as new Dáil term begins
A Fine Gael vs Sinn Féin skirmish? Check. House suspended? Check. Going by its first day back, the 33rd Dáil's last full year looks remarkably like last year really

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

Saving and pension planning
What changes are being made to the State pension from January 1?
Minister Heather Humphreys has announced a range of new flexible pension arrangements which will be introduced on January 1

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023

Minister says gardaí will take 'whatever steps are necessary' to protect library staff
Minister says gardaí will take 'whatever steps are necessary' to protect library staff
Speaking after opening Kinsale's new library, Heather Humphreys said library staff 'deserve to be able to go to their work and know that they’re not going to be intimidated' 

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Ireland's first sign language café opens in Dublin
Ireland's first sign language café opens in Dublin
The Deaf Café will provide members of the deaf community with a modern new space to connect, share experiences, and express their cultural identity

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Irish budget 2023
Here are the cost-of-living payments from Budget 2024 that will be paid this week
In total, nine lump sum payments will be paid from November of 2023 through to January of 2024.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Close Up Of Woman Sharing Cup Of Tea With Elderly Parent
Scheme to provide long-term carers with State pension for first time
Three further lump-sum payments will also be paid this week to help households with cost-of-living pressures

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

CC GOVERNMENT BRIEFING
Long-term carers to be 'rewarded and recognised' with pension entitlements
Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys is bringing forward legislation to provide pensions for long-term carers when they retire

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

Irish Budget 2024
New legislation to allow for pensions for long-term carers
People who have been caring for disabled children or other loved ones for more than 20 years are to receive pension entitlements under new changes

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

Front close up view of an American XL bully dog outdoors on a lead held by the owner.
Stricter rules on controlling dogs to be introduced
Heather Humphreys is also looking to expand the restricted breeds list and is to roll out funding for dog shelters

Thu, 09 Nov, 2023

Irish budget 2023
ieExplains: Here's when people will get the €150 energy credits and other Budget 2024 payments
It has also been confirmed when additional social welfare payments will be issued

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Irish budget 2023
Budget talks set to continue across weekend as plans made for massive future surpluses
The Department of Finance revealed there will be an €3.4bn surplus in 2023, with a forecast of a further €9bn next year

Sat, 07 Oct, 2023

Irish budget 2014
Government considering rise in PRSI rate as part of budget
Government has previously flagged that the decision to keep the pension age at 66 means gradual increases to PRSI will be needed to top up the pot for future pensions.

Mon, 02 Oct, 2023

Belfast PeacePlus funding
Varadkar: Government mulling new means-tested higher rate of child benefit
Minister Heather Humphreys has been asked to examine a means-tested payment after the ESRI said the measure could take more than 40,000 children out of poverty

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

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