Speaking on RTE Radio 1 today, Minister Heather Humphreys said running in the presidential election is “certainly not on the cards” for her future.
Her party colleague Minister Helen McEntee is to replace her as Deputy Leader of Fine Gael
The 64 year old Cavan/Monaghan TD revealed in a statement to this station that as she is getting older, her health and energy levels are not what they once were and she said she knows going forward that she would not be able to give the job the time and commitment it deserves.
The local minister said the stress, strain and time away from home takes its toll on everybody.
She said she is really looking forward to spending more time with her family and particularly her two grandchildren.
The Monaghan woman has been a public representative for the past 21 years, as a Councillor, TD and Minister. She also has served in Cabinet for over ten years across a range of different ministries.
