Coalition insiders said a contest for the Fine Gael leadership was a strong possibility
19/01/2024 Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD during the announcement of the roll-out of higher education courses for students with an intellectual disability at the Gibson Hotel, Dublin.The courses are to be delivered in 10 higher education colleges across the country and will provide significant opportunities for students.
The Fine Gael executive council met on Wednesday evening when it was decided that nominations would open at 10am on Thursday and close at 1pm on Monday. Potential nominees must garner the support of 10 per cent of the parliamentary party – six nominations from TDs, Senators or MEPs. The expectation is that a winner will be declared before the Fine Gael Ardfheis on April 6th. The Dáil will then meet on April 9th to elect a new taoiseach.
Mr Varadkar told his parliamentary party meeting: “In the absence of anyone trying to stab me in the back, I have decided to fall on my own sword.”
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