Speculation about Eamon Ryan’s impending resignation as the Green Party’s leader were rife on Tuesday morning, spurred by Ryan’s scheduling of a press conference at the Government Buildings for 12.30pm. He indeed confirmed his planned departure to the assembled press, though intending to retain his role in the Cabinet as the Minister for Transport, given the incoming Green Party leader consents.
The crucial questions now are who would succeed as the leader and the reasons prompting Ryan to relinquish this position after a tenure of 13 years. Was he fed up of being the spokesperson and facing the corresponding criticism for the green cause in Ireland?
Did the party’s underperformance in the European and local elections weigh heavily on his decision to step down?
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Bernice Harrison presented this news, with Aideen Finnegan handling the production.