Ivana Bacik, leader of the Labour Party, expressed optimism about her party’s performance in the Dublin elections, highlighting unexpected strong results. In Dublin Fingal West, Labour’s Robert O’Donoghue ranked second with 16.2% of votes, while Ciarán Ahern aims for a seat in Dublin South-West. Bacik emphasized the party’s commitment to values like equality and fairness, and expressed a desire to collaborate with other political leaders who share Labour’s vision for change.