Early momentum with Varadkar in Fine Gael race

But with two weeks to run, Camp Coveney is not panicking yet, says Hugh O'Connell

FG TDs and Junior Minister Joe McHugh come out for Varadkar. Pic: RollingNews.ie

AfterEnda Kenny declared on Wednesday evening that he would resign as Fine Gael leader, the declarations of support for his two potential successors came thick and fast at Leinster House yesterday.

Simon Coveney sought to steal a march on Leo Varadkar by handing his nomination papers into Fine Gael headquarters yesterday morning. Flanked by just over a dozen of his supporters, it seemed to be an impressive showing. Coveney said that 20 parliamentary ...