Siptu: Jack O’Connor’s election bid can use union HQ

Siptu officials have defended the trade union’s decision to allow members supporting former union president Jack O’Connor’s bid to become a Labour TD to use its headquarters for planning purposes, despite opposition from union members who support other parties.

Union officials said they have no issue with members holding a meeting at Liberty Hall in Dublin today to discuss plans to canvass, leaflet, fundraise and take part in social media campaigns in support of Mr O’Connor.

In an email sent to Siptu members two weeks ago, union member Brendan Carr said he wants to support Mr O’Connor in his bid to win a Dáil seat for Labour in the Wicklow constituency.