First Debate Of FG Leadership Battle Tonight

The two men hoping to become the next Taoiseach will face off in a debate tonight.

Leo Varadkar and Simon Coveney will meet in the first of four so-called hustings organised by Fine Gael.

The party blocked plans for TV or radio debates to keep the race as amicable as possible.

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But tonight’s event in Dublin’s Red Cow Hotel will be live streamed online.