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28th March 2024
European elections
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dropping out
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unopposed
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Fine Gael
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AS IT HAPPENED
Simon Harris officially declares bid to be next leader of Fine Gael
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Leo Varadkar
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legacy
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NEW LEADER
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eu24
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