Brendan Howlin has hinted he'll make a decision on whether to run for Labour Party leadership "in the next day or two".
The Public Expenditure Minister says he'll be making a decision on what role he'll play in the reform of the party.
He also paid tribute to outgoing leader Eamon Gilmore - and said the change of leader will strengthen the party.
When asked if he was making a leadership pitch - Minister Howlin said he'd make a decision on what role he'll play in the near future.
Meanwhile, the Education Minister says he “resents” the heave by Labour TDs and Senators against Eamon Gilmore.
Ruairí Quinn says he didn’t want the Tánaiste to resign the party leadership - and says the 8 younger members of the party who were set to bring a motion of no confidence should have afforded Mr Gilmore some courtesy.
The Minister says he will have to wait to see who’s in the running for July’s leadership contest before endorsing any candidate - amid reports that Joan Burton is already attempting to drum up support.
Ruairi Quinn says Eamon Gilmore’s decision to resign was his own - but junior TDs should have given him more space.
