Simon Coveney’s appointment as Tanaiste welcomed

Members of the Fine Gael party in Tipperary are welcoming the appointment of Simon Coveney as Táiniste.

It comes following the resignation of Frances Fitzgerald from the role to prevent a general election – due to her role in the Maurice McCabe scandal.

In the recent party leadership contest, Simon Coveney won the popular vote amongst members across the country – while winning 85% of the vote in Tipperary.

Fine Gael election hopeful Garrett Aherne says Coveney is a popular appointment by the Taoiseach…