TD’s are beginning to arrive at Leinster House – for what will be the election of the third Taoiseach of this Dail term.
Fine Gael leader Simon Harris will be nominated later this morning.
Once elected following a Dail vote, Minister Harris will then travel to Aras an Uachtarain to meet with President Michael D Higgins, who will officially appoint him as Taoiseach.
Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh believes Simon Harris taking over the role leaves the party in a very strong position.
The Midlands North West MEP says Minister Harris will have a number of decisions to make over the coming hours ahead of the unveiling of his new Cabinet this afternoon:
