The former Tánaiste is due to announce she's stepping down, at a meeting of Labour's parliamentary party today.
The Deputy leader, and Tipperary TD Alan Kelly and Sean Sherlock look set to put their names forward for the role – and its not clear if Brendan Howlin will be a challenger.
Political reporter with the Irish Times Sarah Bardon says the former Environment Minister's recent performances could give Deputy Kelly an edge in the contest.
