The chief minister says he will be considering who should be the next health and social care minister over the coming days.
It follows the dramatic resignation of former post-holder Lawrie Hooper and a subsequent war-of-words with Alfred Cannan.
The political spat has raised questions about confidence in Mr Cannan's leadership - and that of the Council of Ministers - with calls from some for a vote of no confidence.
Manx Radio’s Political Correspondent Phil Gawne has been speaking to him:
