The 15th Taoiseach of Ireland will be elected later this morning.

Simon Harris expected to become Ireland's youngest ever Taoiseach later today.

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris speaking at Government Buildings, 27-3-24. Image: Leah Farrell / © RollingNews.ie

He is likely be the only nominee in the Dáil this morning, taking over from party colleague Leo Varadkar.

Leo Varadkar met with President Michael D.Higgins yesterday at Aras an Uactarain for a 40 minute meeting during which he formally tendered his resignation.

He won't be in a caretaking position for long though as Simon Harris is expected to be at the Aras this lunchtime to receive his seal, provided all goes to plan in the Dáil this morning.

After that attention will turn to Cabinet, with some sort of shake up inevitable given the two vacancies left by the expected Taoiseach's promotion and Simon Coveney's decision to step down from his position.

However, there are also eyes on Helen McEntee, who is under fire as Justice Minister.