Government expected to table motion of confidence in Simon Harris today

The move comes in response to Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín confirming that he could table a motion of no confidence in the Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader next week.

Tánaiste Simon Harris said the Government would address the motion of no confidence in him 'swiftly', noting that it was not a surprise. Picture: Carla Feric

A motion of confidence in Tánaiste Simon Harris, tabled by the Government, is expected to be debated in the Dáil today.

This is despite suggestions that Aontú would table a different, no-confidence motion targeting the Government next Wednesday, if the Coalition acted to defend Mr Harris today.