Alan Kelly and Michael Lowry spar over election in Tipperary constituency

Michael Lowry has accused his constituency rival, Environment Minister Alan Kelly, of being “arrogant” by seeking to rule him out of the next government.

Launching a stinging attack, the former communications minister added that “threats and innuendo” from Mr Kelly will not determine the outcome of the election.

In response, Mr Kelly advised journalists to check Mr Lowry’s speaking time and Dáil attendance records as he claimed he “rarely sees him” in either Leinster House or representing people on the ground in his own constituency.