With the news last week that Leo Varadkar was to step down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael Leader, local Fine Gael Senator John Cummins spoke to the Waterford News & Star
Irish Higher Education Minister Simon Harris was named leader of the governing Fine Gael party in an uncontested election, paving the way for him to succeed outgoing PM Leo Varadkar.
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