Labour fighting for speaking rights in the Dáil

Former General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, David Begg, has described Labour's decline in the recent General Election as 'horrendous for the party'.

Former general sSecretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, David Begg, has described Labour's decline in the recent General Election as 'horrendous for the party'.

There is just six incoming Labour TDs - while the parties Willie Penrose is currently involved in a re-count in the Longford Westmeath Constituency - where he is fighting to secure a seat.