Heather Humphreys calls on Fianna Fáil supporters to lend her their vote

The presidential candidate also insisted she did push back on covid restrictions when she was a cabinet minister

Presidential candidate Heather Humphreys is greeted by supporter Tim McCarthy during campaigning in Cork. Ms Humphreys spent little time meeting the public. Photo: Noel Sweeney/PA

Fine Gael's presidential election candidate Heather Humphreys has called on Fianna Fáil supporters to “lend her a vote”.

As polling day on Friday draws ever closer, candidates are racking up the miles trying to secure last-minute votes.