Alan Kelly backs Ivana Bacik to become Labour leader

Mr Kelly said that after his colleagues informed them of their concerns over the party, the decision to step aside was a straightforward one

Ivana Bacik and Alan Kelly bumping elbows outside the RDS count centre for the Dublin Bay South by-election. Picture: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

Alan Kelly has backed Dublin TD Ivana Bacik to succeed him as leader of the Labour party.

Mr Kelly announced he was stepping down from the position earlier this week amid concerns over the direction the party was headed.