The Fine Gael Deputy looks poised for a seat in Cabinet, under new leadership from Simon Harris.
A midlands Junior Minister could be "Taoiseach material" in the long-term, according to a former TD.
Longford Westmeath Fine Gael Deputy Peter Burke is being hinted at a seat in Cabinet under new party leader Simon Harris.
His move to a senior ministerial role seems even more likely after Simon Coveney stepped down as Enterprise Minister.
Former Westmeath TD Paul McGrath says he believes incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris is not likely to be the next leader of the country:
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