From the Occupied Territories Bill to animal welfare, what is Heather Humphreys' record on divisive issues while she was in government?

"Several of the Fine Gael candidate's decisions over recent years have come under the spotlight in presidential campaign"

"At the start of the presidential campaign, Heather Humphreys said she would "bear the brunt of criticism" as the only candidate to have served in government."

"While she had no major standout controversy during her ministerial career, some of her decisions are coming into sharper focus during this campaign."

Heather Humphreys is the only presidential candidate who has served in government, and she anticipated receiving criticism for that experience. Several of her decisions made over recent years are now receiving closer examination in the context of the campaign. Her ministerial career produced no single, major controversy, yet specific choices from her time in office are being re-examined. The campaign context has intensified attention on past actions. Public scrutiny of those decisions is shaping perceptions of her suitability for the presidency.

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