How momentum built for Team Leo

When Leo Varadkar got to his feet in the Dáil taking Leaders Questions in April, filling in for Enda Kenny, some of his closest allies realised this very well could be the next Taoiseach, writes Juno McEnroe.

For months, there had been hushed late-night conversations in bars close to Leinster House; the subtle testing of tacit support among Fine Gael parliamentarians but also a growing band of faithful followers, particularly among younger politicians, who had pledged loyalty to the Dublin West TD.

Momentum was building for Leo.