Clare TD Michael Harty looks set to back Enda Kenny for Taoiseach.
A report in today's Irish Examiner says that Deputy Harty is among a number of rural TDs who have indicated that they would back the Fine Gael leader.
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The indication of support came at a private meeting of seven Independent TDs on Tuesday night.
It comes as the long-time Kilmihil GP has made his first spoken contribution in the Dail.
Dr. Harty, who was elected on the back of the 'No Doctor, No Village' campaign, called for more funding for General Practice