Speculation is mounting that Tony Killeen could be appointed as a senior government Minister as early as this week.
The Kilnaboy Fianna Fail TD is seen as favourite to replace former Limerick Minister Willie O’Dea, but that depends on whether Brian Cowan opts for a simple promotion or a reshuffle of his cabinet.
A wider overhaul of the government front benches would take longer to decide, but Clare FM understands the Minister Killeen’s chances could be greater in such a shake up.