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16th February 2017
09:48am GMT

But with Coveney and Varadkar having already stated that Fine Gael would need to be ready for an election at any time and with the Taoiseach having made it clear he would not be leading the party into the next election, his relinquishing of the leadership could be brought about earlier than might have been expected.
“The next few days will tell a lot but it’s looking increasingly likely that this will be wrapped up very quickly. He will be given an ultimatum privately today by the heirs to the throne and the rest of the party will follow if he doesn't go," one Fine Gael TD told RTÉ.
If and when Kenny does step down, the election of a new Fine Gael leader must be completed within 20 days of a vacancy arising, according to the Fine Gael constitution.
Interesting times ahead…
*This piece was originally written by Conor Heneghan for JOE.ieExplore more on these topics: