'I was the braver person' to drop controversial paper on disability reforms, says Heather Humphreys

The green paper, published by then social protection minister Ms Humphreys, included proposed changes to disability payments, with the establishment of a three-tiered system

Presidential candidate Heather Humphreys also rejected the idea that she is failing to attract younger people or people from outside the northeast to her campaign. File photo: PA

The Fine Gael presidential candidate Heather Humphreys has said she was "the braver person" for dropping a green paper on disability reforms.

The Government last year scrapped a consultation after a storm of criticism from campaigners over proposed changes to disability allowance payments.