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The Kildare TD is considering running for the role of speaker of the house when the Dáil re-convenes on Thursday.
Other names rumoured to be considering running for Ceann Comhairle include the incumbent Sean O Fearghail, former Minister Denis Naughten and Fine Gael TD Bernard Durkan.
The winner will be elected by secret ballot on Thursday.