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Three of the possible candidates Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Poll: Who do you think would be Fine Gael's best vote-getter when Enda steps down?

Leo Varadkar, Simon Coveney and Frances Fitzgerald are all in the mix.

ALL IN ALL, it’s not been a good week for the government.

Amidst the ongoing scandal around the Maurice McCabe smear campaign allegations, the talk has begun to centre on Enda Kenny’s future as Fine Gael leader, and Taoiseach of this country.

With persistent talk of hopefuls lining up to succeed him, it is clear that there’ll be a host of Fine Gael TDs in a queue to replace Kenny when he eventually steps down, after serving as leader since 2002.

But, who would be the most successful at winning over the electorate if they replaced Enda Kenny?

We’re asking you: Who do you think would be Fine Gael’s biggest vote-getter when Enda steps down?


Poll Results:

Leo Varadkar (9009)
Simon Coveney (5032)
Someone else (3509)
Paschal Donohoe (894)
Frances Fitzgerald (527)

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    Mute Celticspirit321
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    Dec 29th 2014, 9:30 PM

    Anyone interested in archaeology out there? Just saw an episode of Pawn Stars where a guy walked in store wanting to sell Viking artificats which included a gold bracelet. He said he got them from a dealer in the UK. I know it’s illegal to trade in these items in Ireland. Do UK laws differ. I nearly fell over when they made a deal in store. Should this guy not have been reported??

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    Mute Steve Tracey
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    Dec 29th 2014, 10:49 PM

    Celtic,
    Not 100% sure but I think as long as he didn’t dig it up then he can do what he wants with it. If dug up its treasure trove and has to be reported and handed in to treasury/revenue. He would however get something for it or possibly have it returned after valuation.

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    Mute Pani
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    Dec 29th 2014, 11:57 PM

    It’s called treasure trove alright. Anything dug up that’s “ancient” of any type, metal, wood, clay etc Has to be handed in as it belongs to the crown by default, pretty much like here. If it’s not worth much you get it back and do what you want with it. If it’s worth a few quid you get something back depending how much it’s worth and the crown (or national museum as it is) keeps it.

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