Labour wary of former leader Eamon Gilmore’s pre-election memoir

Eamon Gilmore, the former Tánaiste and Labour leader, is set to release a frank and detailed political memoir just as his party prepares to begin its general election battle.

Mr Gilmore’s book will be released next month and refer to controversial matters, including his resignation as party leader, Labour in crisis in power and future risks that could derail the recovery.

Senior Labour sources are believed to be nervous about the book’s release, particularly any reference which might leave the party or current leader Joan Burton in a bad light.