'Who else but the Labour Party have changed Ireland?': Aodhán Ó Ríordáin enters leadership race

At a press launch at Buswells Hotel, in a show of strength, Mr Kelly was flanked by many party figures including former TDs Jan O'Sullivan, Willie Penrose and Mary Upton

Dublin Bay North TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has announced he will seek the leadership of the Labour Party, and will face off against Tipperary TD Alan Kelly.

Mr Ó’Ríordáin confirmed that he has been nominated by Louth TD Ged Nash and Senator Ivana Bacik.