Gilroy seeks European nomination from party

A Cork-based senator is to seek a nomination to contest the next European elections for the Labour Party.

Senator John Gilroy, a psychiatric nurse who lives in Glanmire, has confirmed he wants to replace sitting Ireland South Labour MEP Phil Prendergast.

Gilroy, 47, who was elected to the Seanad in 2011 after narrowly missing out on a Dáil seat in Cork North Central, claims he has the backing of senior party figures for his bid.