Oppositions parties and a number of independents have indicated that they will not support a motion coming before the Dáil to remove Seamus Woulfe from the Supreme Court.
The motion, brought by Deputy Paul Murphy of RISE and the People Before Profit TD Bríd Smith, is due before the Dáil on Wednesday or Thursday this week.
They are both due to meet with the Ceann Comhairle to decide when TDs will be able vote on the motion. There will no debate prior to this vote.
Instead, if passed, the debate will be adjourned and a Select Committee will be appointed to gather evidence before returning to the house.