Charlie McConalogue favourite to become Micheál Martin's third agriculture minister

Junior justice minister Charlie McConalogue has been tipped for the agriculture job. Picture Colin Keegan

Fianna Fáil junior justice minister Charlie McConalogue is the front-runner to replace Dara Calleary as the agriculture minister.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is set to name his replacement for his ex-deputy leader next week and Mr McConalogue, a Donegal-based farmer, is seen as the most likely choice, primarily on geographical grounds.