Labour would back Michael D Higgins in Áras run

The Labour Party has said it would back and campaign for Michael D Higgins if he was to seek a second term as President.

“We would and we could, if he decided to go again,” said Labour’s chief of staff, Neil Ward.

The Irish Examiner also understands that senior members of the Labour Party are working on the basis that the President will go forward for election, though this has not been confirmed.