Fine Gael Cabinet contenders following Simon Coveney's shock announcement

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Simon Coveney's decision to stand down from Cabinet next week means that there are two Cabinet positions that Taoiseach-elect Simon Harris will have to fill

The ink is barely dry on Simon Coveney’s statement informing Simon Harris he does not wish to be in his Cabinet.

The 41-year-old Mullingar man, often seen as a close Varadkar ally, has impressed members of his party during his seven-year Dáil career. The Dun Laoghaire TD is understood to have given serious consideration to contesting the Fine Gael leadership competition. Many of her Fine Gael colleagues said that if she had Cabinet experience under her belt, she may have been in with a shot.Hildegarde Naughton Hildegarde Naughton is one of three Ministers of State who sit at Cabinet and serves as the Government Chief Whip.

Neale Richmond Another strong media performer, Neale Richmond made his name when he was a Senator speaking about Brexit.

 

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