The Latest Breaking News from Heather Humphreys

Ireland will hold presidential election on October 24

So far, just two candidates have secured enough support to get on the ballot paper.

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025

Woman, 23, killed in dog attack died on her birthday, heartbroken sister reveals

Tributes have been made to the 23-year-old woman who died in the dog attack at a house in Ballyneety, County Limerick, Ireland

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024

Work under way to fix power cuts and clear damage caused by Storm Debi

A postwoman was taken to hospital after being hit by flying debris in Co Limerick.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

Government not intervening or engaging with toll operators about increases

Despite Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys stating that Transport Minister Eamon Ryan and Minister of State Jack Chambers were engaging with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) about the increases, it is now understood that this is not the case.

Irish Mirror · Jun 7, 2023

You could get €84,000 if you buy a fixer-upper house on one of Ireland's islands

'Our Living Islands' will come into effect from July 1 and will be applied retrospectively to any existing applications

Irish Mirror · Jun 7, 2023

Child Benefit extra payment date confirmed as families to get June cash boost

The additional support means that €240 per child will be paid this month in respect of over 1.2 million children.

Irish Mirror · Jun 5, 2023

Search for Disappeared victims of Troubles ‘will never stop until remains found’

Ireland’s Justice Minister Simon Harris was visiting a remote bog in Co Monaghan where a dig for missing teenager Columba McVeigh is ongoing.

The Independent UK · May 29, 2023

Green TD calls for end to 'unfair' lower Jobseeker's Allowance for young people

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphrey confirmed that it would cost €65m a year to bring lower Jobseeker's Allowance rates for young people in-line with rates for over 25s.

Irish Mirror · May 17, 2023

Social welfare Ireland: Thousands now eligible for €1,850 support grant

The grant is paid every year, and this year it will be paid on 1 June 2023

Dublin Live · Apr 18, 2023

Social welfare Ireland: Parents could get €330 payment after recent rule change

Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys recently signed new regulations which will make sure that Domiciliary Care Allowance is paid out to families of children who remain in hospital after their birth

Dublin Live · Apr 9, 2023