Alan Kelly is the new Labour Party leader.
The Tipperary TD was formally announced the winner of the leadership contest late last night.
Out of a total valid vote of 1,915, Deputy Kelly received 1,047 votes compared to 868 received by opponent Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.
It’s my greatest honour to be elected as 13th Leader of @labour and one that I don’t take lightly. I want to thank @aodhanoriordain and his team & family. I know that we will work together to bring our Party forward.
Huge thanks to the members for putting their trust in me. ? pic.twitter.com/gC0rPZXnBS
— Alan Kelly TD (@alankellylabour) April 3, 2020
Brendan Howlin stepped down after the general election in February.
Deputy Ó Ríordáin conceded defeat via Twitter.
I’ve just called @alankellylabour to congratulate him on his election as leader of the @labour party.
I can’t thank my campaign team & my family enough for their support over the last few weeks.
Time now to unite and work together for our great party and our country.
— Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (@AodhanORiordain) April 3, 2020
