Tributes are being paid to Minister Heather Humphreys, following her shock announcement that she will not be seeking re-election at the upcoming General Election.
The Cavan-Monaghan TD confirmed the news on Saturday evening to Shannonside Northern Sound News.
In a statement this morning, Taoiseach Simon Harris described the Cavan-Monaghan TD as a "trailblazer in Irish politics", a great friend, and a dedicated Minister, and Deputy Leader of the party.
Speaking to Shannonside Northern Sound, Longford Fine Gael senator Micheál Carrigy thanked colleague Minister Heather Humphreys for all her work:
Meanwhile, Cavan-Monaghan TD Niamh Smyth described Minister Heather Humphreys as a 'pioneer for women in politics.'
Fianna Fáil TD Brendan Smith also paid tribute to the minister:
