Heather Humphreys says she's "honoured" to take up her new position as Deputy Leader of Fine Gael from today.
The Minister for Rural and Community Development takes over from Simon Coveney, who stepped down from Cabinet earlier this week.
Minister Humphreys, who is a TD for Cavan-Monaghan, was first elected to the Dáil following the 2011 General Election. Incoming Taoiseach and new Fine Gael Leader, Simon Harris, says she'll bring "vigour and determination" to her new role.
Minister Humphreys says I believe that we have a real opportunity now to reset the dial for Fine Gael and to place a renewed focus on issues that our party and our country really cares about. "That is doing things like rewarding work, supporting small businesses, delivering for families, and strengthening Rural Ireland. “As Deputy Leader, I very much look forward to getting out on the ground, visiting our communities, and meeting as many people as possible. I will do all this working closely alongside our new party leader Simon Harris".
