Tánaiste more interested in running for Áras than leading FG

Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald is considering contesting the presidential election next year, according to senior Fine Gael sources.

Ms Fitzgerald, who has been linked with the leadership of Fine Gael is, however, said to me more interested in a run for the Áras, but her bid will be determined by whether current President Michael D Higgins decides to run again.

Those close to her have said she is not “ruling it out” at the present.