Divisions appear to be deepening in Fine Gael over the future of Enda Kenny as leader.
Health Minister Simon Harris has Tweeted that he has 'no intention of engaging in idle speculation' - in response to leaked Fine Gael Whatsapp messages suggesting he too, might be in the running to take over
The Fine Gael Parliamentary Party is due to meet on Wednesday to discuss the issue.
Former Fine Gael leader Alan Dukes says it's an unfortunate situation: