P.Ds Pre Election Press Conference. (R48)..1987..21.01.1987..01.21.1987..21st January 1987..In advance of the forthcoming General Election,The Progressive Democrat Party Launched its election manifesto. The press conference, under the auspices of party leader Des O'Malley was held at the Burlington Hotel,Dublin...Image shows Mr Des O'Malley TD launching the PD manifesto in the Burlington Hotel, he is surrounded by the party's candidates in the forthcoming General Election.