Sligo Leitrim Independent TD Marc MacSharry is only one of 22 Independent TDs who is set to vote with the Coalition when Fine Gael leader Simon Harris is nominated for Taoiseach on 9 April.
There’s still, however, a number of them undecided.
MacSharry has cited Minister Harris’ efforts in the amalgamation of St Angela’s College with the Atlantic Technological University” as a reason for his backing.
Both Deputies Marian Harkin and Thomas Pringle are set to vote against Mr Harris.
The Coalition does not need the support of Independents has it does have a slender majority but the Government would welcome the being able to count on some support.
Speaking to Ocean FM news, Deputy MacSharry says a General Election will come soon enough but feels that having one now would not serve the country well:
