Taoiseach Enda Kenny has shared his thoughts on today’s election

Today, an internal election will take place in the Dail to decide who will lead the Fine Gael party. 

Members of the Fine Gael parliamentary party will vote this morning between 9am and 12 noon. 

This morning, Taoiseach Enda Kenny took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the election and candidates, and expressed words of support for both. 

1/5 – I remember this day almost 15 years ago & the sense of excitement & possibility.

— Enda Kenny (@EndaKennyTD) June 2, 2017

'I remember this day almost 15 years ago & the sense of excitement & possibility.'

'On this very important day in their lives, I want to wish both @simoncoveney and @campaignforleo every good wish in today's election.'

'Their participation in this internal election has been democratically valuable & has energised the @FineGael party across Ireland.'

2/5 – On this very important day in their lives, I want to wish both @simoncoveney and @campaignforleo every good wish in today's election.

— Enda Kenny (@EndaKennyTD) June 2, 2017

'I pledge my full support to whoever is elected, in the important work at Govt level, to which the new leader will have to dedicate their life in service of the people of this great Republic.'

'My enduring belief in the potential of this country is boundless.'

The result is expected later today.