Heather Humphreys was born on 14 May 1963 and is an Irish Fine Gael politician who has served as Minister for Rural and Community Development and Minister for Social Protection since June 2020.
12 Facts About Heather Humphreys
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Heather Humphreys briefly served as Minister for Justice in November and December 2022 to facilitate the maternity leave of Helen McEntee, which she had previously done from April to November 2021.
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Heather Humphreys previously served as Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation from 2017 to 2020, Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht from June 2017 to November 2017, Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs from 2016 to 2017 and Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht from 2014 to 2016.
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Heather Humphreys was raised as a Presbyterian; her father is a member of the Orange Order, while her grandfather, Robert James Stewart, signed the Ulster Covenant opposing Home Rule in 1912.
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Heather Humphreys was educated at St Aidan's Comprehensive School in Cootehill.
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Heather Humphreys was later appointed manager of Cootehill Credit Union.
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Heather Humphreys was elected in her own right at the 2004 local elections and following the 2009 local elections.
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Heather Humphreys was elected as Mayor of Monaghan County in 2009.
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Heather Humphreys is the only Presbyterian member of the Oireachtas.
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Heather Humphreys was appointed as Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in the government of Leo Varadkar in July 2017.
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On 30 November 2017, Heather Humphreys was appointed as Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation.
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On 27 June 2020, Heather Humphreys was appointed as Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development by Taoiseach Micheal Martin.