Local TD Phil Hogan is confident that he has done enough to secure a suitable portfolio for Ireland in the European Commission.
The Carlow Kilkenny TD will find out midweek whether he will be responsible for agriculture.
The former government Minister is one of 26 names that were nominated for commissioner positions on Friday.
A letter from Mr Kenny to incoming Commission President Jean Claude Juncker strongly argues for the job of agriculture commissioner or another post with an economic development role.
Speaking to KCLR news this morning, the local TD says it is important that Ireland gets an agricultural or economic portfolio, but he is respectful of whatever decision the President of the Commission makes.