A leadership race within Fine Gael is underway, with one figure emerging as the frontrunner, currently holding the Finance portfolio and slated to take over leadership in 2027.
4 reports, 3 independent
Updated Sep 16
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What happened
A leadership race within Fine Gael is underway, with one figure emerging as the frontrunner, currently holding the Finance portfolio and slated to take over leadership in 2027.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Frank Fahy was a candidate for party nomination within Fine Gael, leading the by-election process for the party on September 24, 2026.Sub-event
Varadkar won the Fine Gael leadership bid over Coveney, while Harris signaled party priorities.1 source
Fine Gael leadership race heats up with a frontrunner emerging.1 source
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The entities involved
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Fine Gael
Irish political party
- Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael ministers, including Dara Calleary and Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, are confirmed as part of the Coalition government.
- Various political parties, including Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Labour Party, and Independent Ireland, held gatherings in locations including Malahide, Galway, Gorey, and Dublin, leading to the formation of the largest political camp.
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Micheál Martin
Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland (2020–2022, 2025–present)
- Simon Harris
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- finegael.ie
- irishtimes.com
- roscommonherald.ieSome TDs predict Jennifer Carroll MacNeill is likely future Fine Gael leader