Brennan weighs in behind McDowell for PDs leadership

Two members of the Progressive Democrats parliamentary party have said they will be backing Minister for Justice Michael McDowell as the new leader of the party.

Two members of the Progressive Democrats parliamentary party have said they will be backing Minister for Justice Michael McDowell as the new leader of the party.

Mr McDowell is widely expected to put himself forward for the position following Mary Harney's announcement yesterday that she would be stepping down as soon as a new leader is found.

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