Heather Humphreys's presidential campaign to focus on 'building bridges' 

Fine Gael confirmed on Tuesday that Ms Humphreys had reached the required threshold for nomination

Heather Humphreys, a former minister and TD for Cavan-Monaghan, is one of three confirmed candidates in the race and will join Catherine Connolly and Jim Gavin on the ballot paper in next month’s election, which is set to take place on October 24. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Former social protection minister Heather Humphreys will officially launch her bid for the presidency on Saturday, focusing on "building bridges".

Ms Humphreys, who earlier this month was confirmed as the Fine Gael candidate following the withdrawal of Mairead McGuinness, will launch her campaign and her vision for the presidency at a rally at the Peace Campus in the heart of Monaghan town.