The country is to get a new but familiar Taoiseach today when Leo Varadkar is set to replace Micheál Martin following a Dáil vote.
Mr Martin will tender his resignation to President Michael D Higgins this morning.
These changing of roles at the top of Government are in keeping with the agreement underpinning the coalition.
The Dáil is expected to vote to nominate Mr Varadkar as Taoiseach before 1pm after he is proposed and seconded by Fine Gael TDs Richard Bruton and Emer Higgins.
Mr Varadkar is expected to tell the Dáil that his mission will be to provide hope and housing, economic opportunity and a fair start for all.
The Fine Gael leader will then travel to Arás an Uachtarain at lunchtime before returning to Government buildings to begin the task of appointing the Cabinet.
No major changes of personnel are expected and it is thought most likely that Mr Martin will become Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs.
