Heather Humphreys has been confirmed as the Fine Gael candidate for the presidential election.
It follows the withdrawal of Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly from the party's selection process last night.
She was elected to Monaghan County Council in 2004.
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In 2011, she was elected to Dáil Éireann as Fine Gael TD for Cavan-Monaghan.
During her time as a TD she held five ministerial posts including Minister of Arts, Justice, Rural Affairs and Social Protection.
She was also the Fine Gael deputy leader from April 2024 until her retirement.
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Fine Gael had previously selected former European commissioner Mairéad McGuinness to be its candidate, but she withdrew last month for health reasons.
