‘Southside Evita’ has true ability

Lucinda Creighton has never been afraid to express her opinion and always divided opinion in Fine Gael, writes political correspondent Shaun Connolly.

DUBBED the “Southside Evita” by some for the very public way she conducted her campaign against the X case bill, Lucinda Creighton has always divided opinion.

A minister of ability, clearly headed for the Cabinet table, Ms Creighton has been forced to decide between ambition and conviction.