Prominent Farm Voices Back Heather Humphreys for President – Heydon

Fine Gael’s Director of Elections, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon, has welcomed the powerful endorsement of Heather Humphreys by eight former Presidents of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), calling it “a momentous show of trust from some of rural Ireland’s most prominent farming voices.”

Speaking today Minister Heydon said, “This letter of support, signed by no fewer than eight former IFA Presidents, represents a hugely significant moment in this campaign. These signatories have given a voice to Irish farmers over several decades, and their united support for Heather Humphreys is a strong message to rural Ireland, this is your candidate.”

The letter, publicly released ahead of polling day this Friday, is signed by: Donie Cashman, Tom Clinton, John Donnelly, Tom Parlon, John Dillon, John Bryan, Eddie Downey, Joe Healy, and Tim Cullinan – all of whom served as national presidents of the IFA.

In their message, they urge people from all political backgrounds to vote for Heather Humphreys, highlighting her “proven experience” and commitment to “championing the agricultural sector and rural life at home and abroad.”

Minister Heydon continued, “Heather Humphreys is deeply rooted in rural Ireland and has spent her career working on behalf of farming families, rural communities, and local businesses through her work as a local credit union manager and as a minister in Government. Her values, her experience, and her understanding of the real issues affecting rural Ireland make her the ideal person to represent all of us as President.

“I urge every farmer, every rural household, and everyone who cares about our rural economy to back the candidate with the proven credentials and give Heather your No. 1 vote this Friday.”