14/07/2015

Labour Select Dublin South Central Candidate

A Labour selection committee has confirmed Eric Byrne as the party's candidate to stand for Dublin South Central in the upcoming general election.

Speaking following the announcement of the committee's decision, Mr Byrne said: "I am honoured to have been selected tonight as your Labour Candidate in Dublin South Central. Together we can take the fight to the opposition and we can win, but only by working together."

(MH)

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