In the battle for Ireland’s centre, what does Fine Gael actually stand for?

What does the modern iteration of Fine Gael stand for? This is the question that has dogged the leadership of Leo Varadkar since he became party leader two years ago, says Gary Murphy

Fine Gael has long had two wings. One is rural, big-farmer oriented and favours conservative economics and social mores. This was the classic Cosgrave party. The other is urban, liberal on social issues, has an economic conscience and currently recognises the need for climate action. This was the just society party epitomised by Garret FitzGerald.