Heather Humphreys rules out Dáil return if she loses presidential election

Presidential hopeful Heather Humphreys says her bid for the Áras is her final political act, ruling out a Dáil return

Presidential candidate Heather Humphreys talking to 'Irish Examiner' Acting Political Editor Paul Hosford on her campaign trail in Fermoy Co Cork, last week. Picture Eddie O'Hare

Heather Humphreys has ruled out a return to Dáil politics if she is not successful in next week's presidential election.

Ms Humphreys retired from politics last year after a decade at Cabinet, citing concerns over her health and energy levels. This summer she made a return to politics to become the Fine Gael candidate for the presidency following the withdrawal of Mairead McGuinness.