Politics tamfitronics Simon Coveney has confirmed he is retiring from politics and will not run in the next general election.The Enterprise Minister is the latest high-profile Fine Gael name to bow out of politics.Mr Coveney thanked members in his Cork constituency, saying being elected for 26 years has been 'the privilege of his life'."I will forever be grateful for the faith people in Cork South Central have put in me."Now is the right time for renewal in FG and for me to change direction," he added.Today I write to FG members in my constituency to say thank you.Being elected for 26 yrs has been the privilege of my life. I will forever be grateful for the faith people in CorkSouthCentral have put in me.Now is the right time for renewal in FG & for...
