Latest: Simon Coveney: ‘I’m not used to being an underdog, in politics or in life’

The Housing Minister believes he is the right person to take over from Enda Kenny.

Latest: Simon Coveney: ‘I’m not used to being an underdog, in politics or in life’
Wed, 24 May, 2017 - 10:38

Update 11.30am: Simon Coveney said he would not still be in the Fine Gael leadership contest if he did not think he could win it.

He trails Leo Varadkar, but is still hopeful he can convince some of Leo's supporters to switch their allegiance.

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