FG 'to recruit more high-profile candidates'

It's reported Fine Gael is set to try and attract more celebrity candidates.

The Sunday Times claims the party will try and recruit more high profile contenders in a bid to win the next general election.

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny received a blow earlier this year when George Lee resigned as a TD and returned to RTÉ.

Reports today suggest names including Eamon Dunphy, Denis Hickey and Eddie Hobbs.

But Fine Gael Senator Eugene Regan said he was not aware of any such approaches