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The Fine Gael leadership race enters its final phase with the party poised to select a new leader today.

The Fine Gael leadership race enters its final phase with the party poised to select a new leader today.

The 72 parliamentary party members are thought to be evenly split between Michael Noonan and Enda Kenny.

Speculation is growing that Dublin deputy Jim Mitchell will pull out of the race this morning after fourth candidate Bernard Allen's withdrawal last night.

The Cork North Central TD has instead pledged his support to Enda Kenny.

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