The Former Minister for the Environment, Alan Kelly, has confirmed that he's running for the Labour Party leadership.

Deputy Kelly made the announcement on RTE's Late Late Show last night - saying he thinks he'd make a great leader.

It comes as the party holds its executive meeting today - where those vying for leadership are expected to declare their intentions.

Former Press and Parliamentary Director for the Labour Party - Tony Heffernan - says the party is unsure of Brendan Howlin's intentions: