Fine Gael TDs asked to commit to running in next election ahead of reshuffle

Last December, Leo Varadkar put his ministers on notice, telling them that they had a year to save their jobs ahead of the reshuffle.

The Tánaiste has told a private meeting of his party that he will be asking anyone holding an office to confirm they are running in the next General Election. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Leo Varadkar has demanded that Fine Gael TDs commit to running in the next general election before he makes any appointments in the upcoming reshuffle.

The Tánaiste has told a private meeting of his party that he will be asking anyone holding an office to confirm they are running in the next General Election, this includes Cabinet members, junior ministers and chairs of Oireachtas Committees.