Alan Kellyon a visit to Gardiner Street, Dublin today
This afternoon
Further to Anne Ferris’ expulsion from the Labour party…
“The Labour Party is a very united party, we’re very clear on what we have achieved and very clear on why we’re going into the future, and as deputy leader, I will drive that.
I spoke to Anne. Obviously it’s a very sensitive issue, and it’s an issue that Anne felt very strongly on, but we’ll be speaking to Anne into the future. I mean, this is a unique issue, a very sensitive issue.
But constitutionally, I can’t stand here and vote for something that I know to be unconstitutional. In fact, it would be against the constitution to do that.”
Alan Kelly, Labour deputy leader
He’s ‘ard but sensitive.
*nuzzle*
Earlier: “I Could Not But Have Supported Clare Daly’s Bill”
Fine Gael rebuked pleas by Labour for a free vote (Niall O’Connor and John Downing, Independent.ie)
(Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland)
Meanwhile…
“I’m used to those comments from him [Homeless activist Peter McVerry about progress on the number of beds available]. I haven’t heard him say one thing positive yet in relation to anything. Which is unfortunate because many members of his staff who work with us would have contrary views or express contrary views. I’d rather if people were more constructive...”
I’m used to Peter McVerry’s negative comments – Alan Kelly (Newstalk)