Polling of Fianna Fáil members is expected to conclude in the next hour on the upcoming programme for Government.
A special Ard Fheis is being held in Dublin by the party, which has seen protestors outside calling for the Occupied Territories Bill to be enacted.
Meanwhile, the issue of speaking time for Independent TDs supporting the government still rumbles on.
Outgoing Agriculture Minister, Donegal TD, Charlie McConalogue says despite Michael Lowry's previous controversies, he's still an elected politician: