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, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.

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.