Crowded Fine Gael dogfight for the Áras

Four are vying for the Fine Gael nod. But what’s between them? asks Michael Clifford

THEY’RE bunching out at the starting line now. Yesterday, Avril Doyle officially entered the race for the Áras. She is to seek the Fine Gael nomination on July 9.

The party now has four candidates vying to go forward under its flag, and why wouldn’t they? These are gravy days for Fine Gael, and who-ever emerges will likely be installed as favourite for the presidency.