Brendan Howlin plans to bring Labour back to basics

The last election devastated Labour, which losing 30 of its 37 Dáil seats. Political Editor Daniel McConnell talks to leader Brendan Howlin about his plan to win back votes by winning back the workers

THESE are dark days for the Labour Party.

After a “torrid” election result, which saw them lose 30 of 37 seats won in 2011, the party has been gripped by an existential crisis.