Fine Gael leader Simon Harris is due to hold discussions with two Independent TDs later today, in a bid to secure their support in next week’s Dáil vote for Taoiseach.
The Government has a slender majority in the Dail, and therefore has the required support to elect Mr Harris as the country’s new Taoiseach on Tuesday.
However, more support is always welcome when difficult decisions lie ahead.
So far, Mr Harris received the backing of five deputies who are outside of the Coalition parties.
Today, he will hold separate meetings with Independent TDs Cathal Berry and Noel Grealish to secure their backing.
That is in addition to deputy Neasa Hourigan, who is currently suspended from the Green Party, and Joe McHugh, who resigned the Fine Gael party whip over the mica issue.
Independent TD Sean Canney, said last night that he remains undecided, as he is waiting on some issues to be clarified by Mr Harris.
Independent deputy Matt Shanahan says resolving long standing deficits in Waterford would be a prerequisite to his offering his support.
Meanwhile, 13 other Independent TDs say they will absolutely oppose Mr Harris in Tuesday’s Dail vote.
