The 37-year-old will likely be the only nominee in the Dáil this morning, taking over from Leo Varadkar.
Michael D. Higgins accepting the resignation of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar today. Image: Áras an Uachtaráin
He will remain as Acting Taoiseach until a new leader is in place - but it is expected he will be relieved of that duty by lunchtime. Simon Harris is the only person likely to be put forward for election today and will then receive his seal at the Áras, before announcing his Cabinet. There is much speculation about who will be given the two vacant Ministries left by Simon Harris and Simon Coveney - who stood down from his role last week.
Whatever is decided, it is expected the new Cabinet will then meet the President this evening to receive their seals of office before their first meeting takes place.“I’d just like to see a bit more done around that.”While one young man suggested he “bring down the price of pints, I’d say - that’d be a start anyway.”“I think a big thing for me would be student welfare, even just accommodation; it’s just really expensive and I think that’s not really accounted for at the moment.
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