Simon Harris is beginning to look unbeatable in the race to be the next leader of Fine Gael.
He now has the backing of the Justice Minister and over 20 other politicians.
Simon Harris is expected to formally throw his hat in the ring this afternoon but even before he does that - he already has the backing of 24 TDs, Senators and MEPs.
Now in a major endorsement for him Helen McEntee has said in the past few minutes that she will be backing him after ruling herself out of the competition.
Simon Coveney has also excluded himself from the race which leaves Paschal Donohoe and Heather Humphries.
Paschal Donohoe wouldn't say if he's running or not when we asked while we've heard nothing from Heather Humphries yet.
Many in Fine Gael had hoped for a contest but this could all be over before it even begun.
