Aras hopeful opens up on Israel trade.. and toasters

PRESIDENTIAL candidate Heather Humphreys finally gave her views on the Occupied Territories Bill - but perhaps the most revealing thing of all is that she keeps her toaster in the press.

- BY CIARA O'LOUGHLIN

The Fine Gael hopeful joined Katie Hannon in the RTE studio last night for the first of the presenter's presidential interviews.

During her campaign, Ms Humphreys has failed to answer questions about whether the Occupied Territories Bill should include services.

Under proposed legislation for the bill, the trade of goods with illegal Israeli settlements will be outlawed in Ireland. However, it does not include trades of services.

The bill was brought to Cabinet by the leader of the party backing Ms Humphreys, Tanaiste Simon Harris.