He's been mentioned by his party colleagues as having 'what it takes' to lead.
A midlands TD could be the future leader of Fine Gael.
According to a report from the Irish Examiner, Longford-Westmeath deputy Peter Burke has been mentioned by his party colleagues as someone who has what it takes to lead the party.
Political Correspondent Daniel McConnell says a number of Fine Gael TDs and senators want to see him at the cabinet table after the next reshuffle:
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