Helen McEntee replaces Heather Humphreys as FG deputy leader after shock departure

Ms Humphreys has also ruled out running for President

Justice Minister Helen McEntee

Helen McEntee has been appointed Fine Gael deputy leader after the shock announcement that Heather Humphreys will not run in the next general election.

Ms Humphreys' decision comes as her party remains on course to be the largest after the next election with the latest Sunday Times/Opinions poll showing it remains on 24%. Sinn Féin, which has been beset by scandals in recent weeks has seen its support fall to 16%, its lowest in any poll since the end of 2019. It is down 2% compared to the same poll last month.