Gilmore pays tribute to McManus

LABOUR leader Eamon Gilmore has played tribute to party TD Liz McManus, who has announced she will not contest the next general election.

Ms McManus, 63, said it was vital that Labour offered “new, younger candidates” at the election, which must take place by the summer of 2012.

“It has been a privilege for me to represent Co Wicklow for the Labour Party and I will continue to do so to the best of my ability until the next general election,” she said.