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Sat 09 Sep 2007PD report suggests changes in leadership electionA report recommending that Senators and councillors, as well as TDs, should be allowed stand for the post of leader of the Progressive Democrats will be given further consideration at the next monthly meeting of the party's national executive.The report from a six-member working group headed by Senator John Dardis, also recommends changes in the leadership election system along with the abolition of the post of deputy leader and the position of president of the party.