The Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar has said he would like to see the debate to become Fine Gael’s next leader televised.
Mr Varadkar’s comments which will surely Fine Gael colleagues come after the party said they have no plans for the debate to become a public spectacle.
However the Mr Varadkar one of the front runners to become th party’s next leader has claimed the debate should be televised as it is a matter of national importance.
Speaking about the matter, Mr Varadkar said: “Yeah I’d be very happy to participate in a TV debate when the contest does come we’re not just electing a Fine Gael leader, we’re also electing potentially the new Taoiseach of the country.”
“So it’s not just an internal matter for Fine Gael.”
“I would certainly like to allow the public and also members of Fine Gael who can’t make it… to have the opportunity to see a debate.”