Gilmore welcomes Phil Prendergast to European election race

The principles of tolerance, freedom and human rights must be Ireland’s “calling cards” abroad, Tanaiste and Labour leader Eamon Gilmore insisted as he welcomed confirmation that Phil Prendergast will be a European election candidate for the party.

Mrs Prendergast, an outgoing MEP for the Ireland South constituency, which encompasses ten counties in Munster and Leinster, will hope to extend her stay in Brussels when she goes to the polls in May.