Leo Varadkar ‘considering Simon Coveney for tánaiste’

Incoming taoiseach Leo Varadkar may ultimately appoint his leadership rival Simon Coveney as tánaiste as part of a peace offering to ease party divisions.

The move has been increasingly suggested among Fine Gael TDs as speculation continues to mount over Mr Varadkar’s new-look Cabinet — and as the new Fine Gael leader prepares for crunch talks with Fianna Fáil later this week.

Mr Varadkar and Mr Coveney held a “positive nd constructive” meeting on Saturday, though neither referred to what role he may have.