Fine Gael has 'full support' for Leo Varadkar as leader, says Humphreys

Ms Humphreys' support was echoed by the junior Transport minister Hildegarde Naughton, who said that Mr Varadkar had overcome a 'number of challenges'

Irish Examiner Political Correspondent Paul Hosford speaking to Heather Humphreys Minister for Rural and Community Development and Minister for Social Protection at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis at the Technical University of Shannon, Athlone. Picture: Dan Linehan

The Fine Gael party has "full support" in Leo Varadkar as leader, according to the Social Protection Minister.

Speaking at the Irish Examiner stand at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis in Athlone, Heather Humphreys said that Mr Varadkar had her "total and full support" as he prepares to reassume the Taoiseach's role in less than a month.