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Labour leader Alan Kelly said he is “very proud” of how Ivana Bacik performed in the Dublin Bay South by-election.
Speaking outside the RDS in south Dublin, he said: “She is somebody who we have admired for many years, she has been a member with us all her adult life.
“Hopefully today will be her day and she will be elected to Dail Eireann.
“She put in an incredible performance. She was literally out morning, noon and night with a fantastic campaign team.
“It was a positive campaign. We are very proud of her.
“It’s a good day for our party.”
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