New Labour party leader to be elected this evening

Aodhán Ó Riordáin or Alan Kelly are the two candidates vying for victory.

The two leadership candidates pictured at a debate. File picture.

Aodhán Ó Riordáin or Alan Kelly will be elected as the leader of the Labour Party this evening.

Brendan Howlin announced he would be stepping down in the days after the general election in February, having spent four years in charge.