BREAKING: Enda Kenny to step down as Fine Gael leader with new Taoiseach expected by June 2nd

Taoiseach Enda Kenny announced today that he would stand down as Fine Gael Leader at midnight tonight.

Mr Kenny has been Taoiseach since 2011 and said he expected a new Taoiseach to be in place by June 2nd.

The leading contenders to replace Mr Kenny as Fine Gael Leader and Taoiseach are Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar and Minister for Housing Simon Conveney.