Harris meets with several independent TDs in bid to secure their support

Harris meets with several independent TDs in bid to secure their support

Simon Harris has spoken to Michael Lowry and will also have conversations with Denis Naughten, Noel Grealish, and Cathal Berry in the coming days, among others. Picture: Gráinne Ní Aodha/PA

Simon Harris has met and spoken with a number of Independent TDs in a bid to secure their support in a vote to appoint him as Taoiseach.

While the Fine Gael leader has secured the backing of some, other Independent TDs have still to decide if they will offer their support for Mr Harris in next week's vote.

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