The Fine Gael leadership battle is beginning to heat up with different camps making their intentions clear.
Simon Coveney launched his campaign earlier – while a number of TDs and Senators have come out in support of Leo Varadkar.
Leo Varadkar and Simon Coveney have started their manoeuvres following Enda Kenny’s resignation.
Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald confirmed she won’t run for leader as did Education Minister Richard Bruton.
A former Tipperary TD and Minister of State is firmly in the Simon Coveney camp.
Tom Hayes says the Cork based TD has the commitment and dedication to bring Ireland through what will be a difficult period as the UK exits the EU.
This lunchtime nine of the 19 Fine Gael Senators have thrown their support behind Leo Varadkar.
Finance Minister Michael Noonan has announced he’ll step down from cabinet when the new Taoiseach is elected and will retire at the next election.
While Fine Gael’s Deputy Leader and former Health Minister James Reilly has resigned the position – and will back Simon Coveney.
These people on the streets of Carrick on Suir – where Tipp Today broadcast from this morning – have been giving their views to Tipp FM’s Trudy Waters on who should succeed Enda Kenny as both Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael.
