Is Simon Harris the front-runner to replace Leo Varadkar?

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Pat Leahy, Jennifer Bray and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan to discuss today’s unexpected announcement by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar that he is stepping down and the questions surrounding the timing and impact of his decision, the potential reasons behind his departure and its implications for Fine Gael.

Man jailed for 9 years after assault outside Dublin nightclub that left victim’s head ‘nearly concave’ Simon Harris confirms he will seek Fine Gael leadership, saying ‘I will give this my all’ - as it happened‘Why isn’t he called Murphy like the rest of them?’: Leo Varadkar subjected to sustained abuse in UK during Brexit negotiationsGovernment has not opposed motion that failure to provide proper facilities for international protection applicants is unlawful

Man jailed for nine years after assault outside Dublin nightclub that left victim’s head ‘nearly concave’ Simon Harris confirms he will seek Fine Gael leadership, saying ‘I will give this my all’ - as it happenedThe Irish Times view on the latest housing figures: a stark reminder for the next Taoiseach

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