Michael Collins’ legacy honoured by sending Irish troops on peacekeeping missions, says Carroll MacNeill
Minister for Health addressed risks of violence against politicians during Béal na Bláth oration
Heather Humphreys
Unfortunately, Fine Gael’s candidate selection process for president looks like a victory parade
Its selection process is ridiculous. Parties should favour contests over coronations
‘Now is your time’: How Michael Healy-Rae led the push for a Heather Humphreys presidential run
Senior Fine Gael politicians are confident former minister for social affairs will not be beaten if country gets to know her as they do
Heather Humphreys is the likely Fine Gael candidate, but Fianna Fáil is yet to show its hand in this presidential race
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Inevitability in presidential elections of over-promising and under-reading of the Constitution
Candidates may mean well in vowing to act on big social issues, but the reality of being president is different
Strong argument for Micheál Martin to back Heather Humphreys for presidency
Humphreys would be able to personify the shared-island vision articulated by the Taoiseach
The Irish Times view on the presidential race: contortions and expediency
Both contenders have been obliged to explain why they now covet a role they had so recently declined
‘She is one of us’: Fierce competition but Virginia Show attendees forgive absence of regular Heather Humphreys
Record competition entrants at Virginia agricultural show
Heather Humphreys v Seán Kelly: Strengths and weaknesses of rival Fine Gael presidential candidates
Former minister was an ally to three taoisigh, while ex-GAA administrator secured 123,000 votes in last year’s European election
Heather Humphreys surges ahead in FG presidential nomination race with backing of 40 colleagues
Ireland South MEP has just six declared supporters, compared to more than 40 for his rival
In Heather Humphreys, Fine Gael faithful think they’ve found their first president
Former minister seen as ‘impactful but not controversial’ candidate who can command support from outside the party
Heather Humphreys takes large lead over Seán Kelly in race to seek Fine Gael presidential election nomination
Former Cabinet minister and MEP both announced intentions to seek nomination on Tuesday morning
Presidential nominations: Fiercely competitive Kelly faces uphill battle
Former minister and Ireland South MEP are trying to enter a race they both ruled themselves out of
Heather Humphreys and Seán Kelly presidential face-off expected as Fine Gael reopens nominations
Party expects competition for Áras nomination following unexpected withdrawal of Mairead McGuinness
Fine Gael is electrified at prospect of Heather Humphreys running for president
No obvious path to nomination for Seán Kelly
Tony Holohan drops presidential bid to avoid ‘abuse’ of family
Former chief medical officer says personal abuse is becoming ‘increasingly normalised in Irish politics’
Presidential election: Heather Humphreys giving ‘very serious’ thought to running for Fine Gael
National executive member Regina Doherty says there should be a contest between former minister and MEP Seán Kelly if both wish to run
Presidential election: Seán Kelly to ‘weigh up options’ about seeking Fine Gael nomination
Ireland South MEP says ‘goalposts have changed’ following withdrawal of Mairead McGuinness on health grounds
Frances Fitzgerald rules herself out of Áras race but MEP Seán Kelly considers run
Push within Fine Gael for Heather Humphreys to seek nomination as Mairead McGuinness pulls out
After Mairead McGuinness dropped out, where do we stand in race for the Áras?
After Mairead McGuinness’s department, none of the three main parties even has a candidate
Owners surrender 60 XL Bullies to authorities after move to ban breed
TD warns of breeding practices where 8,000 pups registered annually but 25,000 for sale on dog website
Workers without pensions are big losers from latest auto-enrolment delay
As the start date is put back once again, companies need certainty and workers deserve some commitment
Further delay to auto-enrolment pension plan
Government to push back start date for compulsory workplace scheme to beginning of 2026
Independent senator Aubrey McCarthy expresses interest in possible Áras run
Businessman and charity co-founder the latest person to reveal they are considering presidential tilt
Conor McGregor’s presidential hopes are a warning to the Government parties to unite behind a strong candidate
Heather Humphreys is an obvious contender - but will Fianna Fáil go along with it?
Heather Humphreys waited a year to settle Charities Regulator conflict of interest
Then minister was told in January 2024 that regulator had concern about dual board roles, files show
It would be pathetic if the united Ireland cause was frustrated by bill for disability benefits
Equally, the cost would be bad reason for the union to persist, so nationalists and unionists should want this spending to fall
XL Bully case taken by animal welfare charities can be settled, High Court told
Case could be struck out after State agrees to amend regulations, counsel says
Pension auto-enrolment scheme: Long-awaited search for asset managers to start next week
‘My Future Fund’ scheme to apply to those between 23 and 60 who earn at least €20,000
Welfare system needed stronger ‘trigger’ to force unemployed to engage with employment services
Penalty of €44 viewed as not being effective
Plan rejected for tax relief on €1m donations to charity via wills
Proposal would have created two-tier system, of benefit to wealthy people only, noted Department of Finance
What kind of president do voters want when Michael D Higgins' term ends and who might run?
Mairead McGuinness, Heather Humphreys, Bertie Ahern, Tommy Tiernan and Conor McGregor among names bandied about
Heather Humphreys: ‘If you’re a rural TD it’s very hard as you can’t be at home at night’
The former Fine Gael deputy leader learned a hard political lesson early in her career: ‘Prepare, prepare, prepare’
Scouting Ireland director steps down from Charities Regulator board after Minister threatens to remove her
Galway barrister Lorraine Lally had been asked to tender resignation by Heather Humphreys over conflict of interest concern
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