Heather Humphreys confirmed as Fine Gael's presidential election candidate

Heather Humphries will join Catherine Connolly on the ballot paper in next month’s election. Picture: Sasko Lazarov / RollingNews.ie

Heather Humphreys will be Fine Gael’s presidential election candidate in the upcoming election, the party has confirmed.

It follows the announcement by Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly on Monday evening that he was pulling out of the race due to a lack of support for his nomination.