Fine Gael Leadership Race
Paschal Donohoe and Heather Humphreys’ withdrawals pave the way for Taoiseach Simon Harris
All credible contenders for the leadership of Fine Gael have now pulled out of the race or backed Harris, making a contest now unlikely
Paschal Donohoe and Heather Humphreys have said they will not be putting their names forward for the Fine Gael leadership, leaving the way clear for Simon Harris.
Humphreys, the minister for social protection, backed Harris for the role, adding to a growing list of Fine Gael parliamentary party members that have declared their support for the 37-year old higher education minister.
Donohoe thanked the outgoing Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and said that exciting times lay ahead ...
