Ivana Bacik to run for leader of Labour Party 

Former leader Alan Kelly has backed the Dublin Bay South TD for the role

In an email to councillors, the Dublin Bay South TD said she would be seeking nominations for the leadership role. Picture: Sasko Lazarov / RollingNews.ie

Ivana Bacik has confirmed her intentions to become the next leader of the Labour Party after Alan Kelly announced his resignation last week.

In an email to councillors, the Dublin Bay South TD said she would be seeking nominations for the leadership role.