Former Labour Minister of State, Mr Emmet Stagg this evening said he was behind Mr Pat Rabbitte in the upcoming election for the party¿s leadership.
The Kildare North TD said he was also supporting, Mr Willie Penrose in the race for the deputy leadership.
The duo are the" best combination to clearly and unequivocally restate Labour's values, restore power to the ordinary Party members and grow Labour's electoral support", he said.