Leader of the Labour Party Ceannaire Pháirtí an Lucht Oibre |
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Inaugural holder |
James Connolly (de facto) Thomas Johnson (de jure) |
Formation | 1912 (de facto) 1917 (de jure) |
Website | Brendan Howlin, TD |
The Leader of the Labour Party (Irish: Ceannaire Pháirtí an Lucht Oibre) is the most senior politician within the Labour Party in Ireland. Since 20 May 2016, the office has been held by Brendan Howlin, following the resignation of Joan Burton as leader of the party.
The position of deputy leader is currently vacant.