Former Labour Party Leader Ruairi Quinn TD, pictured at his recent book launch with Dick Spring and Olivia O’Leary, has been selected by the party to contest the next General Election in his Dublin South East constituency.

Deputy Quinn has represented Dublin South East in the Oireachtas since 1976, and has held his Dáil seat at every election since 1982. Addressing the Selection Convention, where he was unopposed, Deputy Quinn said “I am proud to have served Dublin South East for so many years, and I intend to continue to do so. We have an extremely strong team in this constituency, with four leading Councillors representing us excellently and a committed on-the-ground team that excels.”