More people want Leo Varadkar as the new Taoiseach rather than Micháel Martin, according to a new opinion poll.
The Red C survey for the Business Post shows 39% prefer the Fine Gael leader in any coalition, compared with 14% for his Fianna Fáil counterpart.
A rotating Taoiseach is expected to form part of a new government involving both parties.
Meanwhile, the Green Party is meeting again today to discuss entering talks to become the third coalition partner.