A Sligo Leitrim TD is standing by his decision in supporting Simon Harris to be Taoiseach.
Many, including former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, believe that a General Election should have been called sooner rather than later.
Independent Deputy Marc MacSharry believes that Simon Harris has been a huge supporter of improving third level education in Sligo.
He has reiterated that now is not the time for an election: