The race for the Green Party leadership is hotting up after yesterday’s resignation of Minister Eamon Ryan.
He said he wished to spend more time with his family and planned to “pass the torch to a new generation of leaders”.I am running for leader, after 24 years of Green Party membership, to build a party that can win across this country, and deliver on our ambitions.First out of the blocks was Integration Minister Roderic O' Gorman who posted a video on X this morning seeking nominations to contest the Green Party leadership.
The Offaly-based senator, who would be the party’s first leader from outside Dublin if successful, has received the backing of party chair Pauline O’Reilly. I believe we need a fresh injection of green passion and for me that is what Minister Pippa Hackett brings. She is a bundle of energy and intellect, and understands what it is like to listen to all voices and to stand up for a sustainable futureWicklow TD Steven Matthews and Senator Vincent P Martin could be in with an outside chance but neither has commented on the race as yet.
“I think that's hugely important for me just to hear that articulation of where they see the party heading into the next election.”
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