Presidential candidate Heather Humphreys has asked voters in Carlow to look at her track record and place their trust in her experience, particularly of representing Ireland on the world stage.
Heather said, “I am putting myself before the people as a centre ground, common sense, pro-European candidate. The Presidency is above party politics, and I am asking voters in Carlow to place their trust in me so that I can bring my experience to the role of President.
“I served in Cabinet for 10 years overseeing the successful 1916 Commemorations; supporting businesses through Brexit and the pandemic; rolling out hot school meals to young children across the country; enhancing supports for our pensioners; and investing in local communities, including here in Carlow.
“I won’t let our country down and I will represent Ireland with pride diplomatically and culturally at home and on the world stage.
“I have represented Ireland abroad on countless occasions, leading over a dozen international trade missions to the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Germany, Hong Kong, China, South Africa, Kenya, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan. Throughout my career, I have worked hard to build relationships and enhance Ireland’s reputation abroad. If elected, I want to place a major emphasis on Presidential trade missions to secure investment and jobs for Ireland. I have the experience of helping Irish companies get new markets abroad and attracting new companies into Ireland.
“I have always worked constructively with people and parties from across the political spectrum. I have served in Government at different times alongside Fianna Fáil, the Labour Party, the Green Party and Independents. During my time on the council in Monaghan, I worked alongside members of Sinn Féin for the benefit of our local area. I have always worked in a spirit of cooperation with everybody for the betterment of our country and I would bring that same ethos to the Presidency.”
Heather recently visited Carlow on the presidential election campaign trail.
“I was very pleased to be back in Carlow again recently talking to people about my vision for the presidency and listening to them about their issues. I had a great visit to the Forge Hen Shed and met with the women there. It was also great to visit the site of the new Tullow Road Community Hub in Carlow, a project I was pleased to support when I was Minister for Rural and Community Development and set up the first dedicated fund for new-build community centres.
“I humbly ask the people of Carlow to look at my track record and place their trust in me to represent them with integrity in Áras an Uachtaráin.”
