Labour 'fighting for survival' as Kelly leaves - Sherlock 

Marie Sherlock said that she was "excited for the future" and said that the party needed "generational change".

Marie Sherlock paid tribute to Alan Kelly for the handling of his departure which came after months of internal strife and concern at poor poll figures. Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

Alan Kelly's resignation as Labour leader comes as the party is "fighting for its survival", a party senator has said.

Marie Sherlock this morning became the first parliamentary party member to break their silence after Mr Kelly's sudden resignation and she told Morning Ireland that Mr Kelly's resignation is "a sad time" but that the leadership of the party is "not something to be held onto at all costs".