The contenders: Who will be the next Fine Gael leader?

Political Editor Daniel McConnell looks at the top three contenders to be the next Fine Gael leader.

The contenders: Who will be the next Fine Gael leader?
Fri, 17 Feb, 2017 - 00:00
Daniel McConnell

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