Alan Kelly says forming a government is 'up to other parties' after winning Labour leadership race
Dublin TD Ó Ríordáin conceded before the final result last night.
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Dublin TD Ó Ríordáin conceded before the final result last night.
Labour members will vote on a new leader at the beginning of April.
The Irish government has repeatedly stated the withdrawal agreement would not be reopened.
Following in his father’s footsteps and rising through the ranks, Simon Coveney could follow Enda Kenny’s path to Taoiseach.
While on a trade trip to Canada last week, Enda Kenny was asked when he will step down as Taoiseach.
The Taoiseach was surprised at being asked the question while on an official visit to Canada.
The Finance Minister thinks Kenny’s negotiation skills are invaluable.
“I want to play a leadership role within government but I don’t want to, nor will I be putting my name forward if and when a vacancy appears.”
The minute the Taoiseach spoke openly about heading off into the Castlebar sunset, it opened up the conversation about who will take over.
She said the widening gap between the rich and the poor needs to be tackled.
White says if he is elected the next leader of the Labour party there will be no more “adjustment” of €2 billion or anything close to it.
There had been speculation that Kerry North TD Arthur Spring was to announce his candidacy but he has reportedly backed Joan Burton.
Enda Kenny was speaking at Leinster House today as Labour prepares to face into a month-long battle to find its new leader.
In his lunchtime press conference, Lenihan insists that the problems in Ireland’s economy did not begin on his watch.