The nomination was put forward by Heather Humphreys.
A midlands Junior Minister says he knows what Simon Harris is capable of, and it's time to get to work.
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke seconded Heather Humphreys' nomination of Minister Harris as Taoiseach in the Dáil today.
The Junior Minister for European Affairs is widely tipped for a seat in the Cabinet when its decided by the incoming Taoiseach later today.
Minister Burke says the new Fine Gael Leader will bring energy to the party:
However, Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Toibín is accusing the incoming Taoiseach of being very good at spin:
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