Jockeying for position in leadership race even before Kenny signals exit

Leo may not get the job for being too interesting and Simon may not get it for not being interesting enough, writes Alison O’Connor

At this moment in time, it is difficult to see anyone other than Leo Varadkar being the next leader of Fine Gael. Post-budget last week, as he did the rounds of the broadcast studios, it was hard not to be struck, yet again, by what a gifted communicator he is; how ably he gets his message across. And yet.

The last few days also brought a reminder relating to the other man seen as likely contender for that top job — Simon Coveney.