Simon Coveney’s consistency is paying off in leadership stakes

Simon Coveney is not the whole package but, far from being written off, his performance of late has seen him claw back support and even overtake Leo Varadkar in the race to be the next leader of Fine Gael, writes Daniel McConnell.

LEO or Simon, Simon or Leo, that is the question.

Many in the media and a vocal group in Fine Gael have said Leo Varadkar will succeed Enda Kenny as leader, whenever he departs from the role.