Coveney confirms he will run in next election

Fine Gael deputy leader Simon Coveney with candidates Maria Walsh (left) and Nina Carberry and delegates at the Fine Gael selection convention for the Midlands-North West constituency for the European Parliament, at the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone (Eamon Ward/PA)

Fine Gael deputy leader Simon Coveney has confirmed he will run again as a candidate in the next general election.

Appearing in Athlone, flanked by party ministers, Mr Coveney also said that Cabinet choices will be down to new leader Simon Harris.