Pat Deering says it does look likely that Leo Varadkar will be the next Fine Gael leader.
The Carlow TD, who has also given his backing to the Social Protection minister, was speaking as most of the parliamentary party have pledged their support for Varadkar.
Minister for Housing, Simon Coveney, is also looking to claim the top job but support seems to be leaning 2 to 1 in favour of his opponent.
