Varadkar and Coveney tell FG TDs to get ready for a General Election 'sooner rather than later'

Both of Fine Gael's leadership contenders - Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar and Minister for Housing Simon Coveney - have both told Fine Gael TDs to be on an election footing, writes Daniel McConnell of the Irish Examiner.

They have said TDs need to get ready for a General Election.