Enda Kenny will stand down as Fine Gael leader at midnight.
The Taoiseach has triggered the leadership contest to replace him at his parliamentary party this evening.
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Mr Kenny’s taken to twitter to announce the decision saying he will continue to carry out his duties as Taoiseach in full.
A new Fine Gael leader will be in place by close of business on the second of June – Simon Coveney and Leo Varadkar are the two leading candidates to replace him.
— Enda Kenny (@EndaKennyTD) May 17, 2017
