FG leadership: Coveney 'optimistic' of overturning early Varadkar lead, with 24 hours to go

Simon Coveney has said he is "very optimistic" that he can still win the Fine Gael leadership race with just 24 hours to go.

FG leadership: Coveney 'optimistic' of overturning early Varadkar lead, with 24 hours to go
Thu, 01 Jun, 2017 - 11:52

By Elaine Loughlin, Political Reporter

Simon Coveney has said he is "very optimistic" that he can still win the Fine Gael leadership race with just 24 hours to go.

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