Humphreys’ disability plan U-turn ‘due to political pressure’, senator claims

Independent senator Tom Clonan said that Heather Humphreys was clear in a meeting that no changes would be made to the green paper and his suggestions would not be taken on board

Heather Humphreys told RTÉ radio that the green paper was only a consultation document and said she found criticism 'hurtful'. File Picture: PA

An Independent senator has said Heather Humphreys only opted to drop a controversial disability reform paper due to significant political pressure

Tom Clonan said the Fine Gael presidential candidate had made it “absolutely clear” in a meeting with him in 2023 that there would be no changes to the green paper on disability reform.