Speculation on Simon Coveney's future ahead of cabinet reshuffle

Many in the party now believe Mr Coveney will not be putting himself forward for re-election in Cork South Central

Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney ruled himself out of the leadership last Wednesday.

Speculation is mounting around Simon Coveney's future with a cabinet reshuffle expected when Simon Harris takes over as taoiseach.

Senior Fine Gael members have suggested that if Mr Coveney is dropped as enterprise minister, it would leave a geographical hole in Munster which could see Kerry's Brendan Griffin offered a cabinet position on the basis that he runs in the next general election.