Alan Kelly or Ged Nash ideal as Labour leader, says Siptu boss

Labour TDs Alan Kelly and Ged Nash have both received backing to be the next leader of the Labour party from the head of Ireland’s largest trade union.

LaobSiptu president Jack O’Connor said both TDs had to retain their seats in the upcoming election but that either of the two would be best placed to take over if leader and Tánaiste Joan Burton was to step down.

The endorsement for the next leader of Labour from the head of Siptu, a union that traditionally supports the party, comes as the junior coalition partner holds its national conference this weekend.