Coveney rules out running in European elections 

Minister also said he has not decided whether to run for the Dáil at next general election

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney speaking to the delegates at the start of the Ard Fheis in Galway. Picture: Sasko Lazarov

Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney has quashed speculation that he will run for Fine Gael in the upcoming European elections.

At the Fine Gael Ard Fheis in Galway, Mr Coveney said that he had no intention of running for Europe and that he is yet to make up his mind on whether to run again for the Dáil.