Latest: The sooner the better for Fine Gael leadership change, says Alan Dukes

Latest: Simon Harris has tweeted to say that he is working as hard as he possibly can at his job as Health Minister, and has “no intention of engaging in idle speculation”.

• Pressure continues to mount on the Taoiseach to name departure date.
• MEP Brian Hayes hinted that the Taoiseach will set out his position this week.
• Leo Varadkar and Simon Coveney are the main contenders to succeed the Taoiseach.
• Varadkar and Coveney have both said Enda Kenny needs to stand aside after his visit to the White House for St Patrick's Day.

Update 9.11pm: Former Fine Gael leader Alan Dukes has said he expects there to be a change in the leadership of the party.