The Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has said he fully expects to be named as a ‘caretaker Taoiseach’ on Thursday.
The news comes after Mr Kenny revealed that has no idea when the next government will be formed, although he did state that he will work restlessly to put one together.
Mr Kenny who was speaking in Brussels at a meeting of EU leaders, told RTE: “There is a process going on at the moment in terms of discussing with Independents and groupings and so on like that in order to see what situation might arise from this.”
“I am prepared obviously in my capacity as Taoiseach to work for the formation of a government that the country deserves and that the people need.”
It is widely expected that none of the main political party leaders will be named Taoiseach this Thursday, meaning the Dáil will be put in the hands of a caretaker government until a coalition is formed.