Gilmore’s leadership under spotlight after Labour poll slump

LABOUR TDs have expressed concern that Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore’s low post-election profile is damaging the party’s support.

As the biggest ever Labour parliamentary party gathers for its annual conference, its sudden slump to fourth place in the polls at just 12% has caused disquiet.

Speaking privately, some Labour TDs expressed their concern at the relatively low-key approach adopted by Mr Gilmore since March, when became Foreign Minister and Tánaiste.