Daniel McConnell: Varadkar could well follow in Eoghan Murphy’s footsteps

Murphy is the third senior Leo Varadkar loyalist to depart the scene for the private sector after Brian Hayes and Michael D’Arcy, writes Daniel McConnell

Eoghan Murphy and Leo Varadkar: It is clear that, since Mr Murphy stepped back from Cabinet last June, their relationship has changed. What is also clear is that Mr Varadkar tried and failed to convince Mr Murphy to remain for the good of the party. Picture: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Just why are Leo Varadkar’s friends abandoning him? Do they know something we don’t?

Last Tuesday’s announcement by former Fine Gael TD Eoghan Murphy to resign from politics poses several questions.