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Catherine Martin (R) disputed that there is any criticism of party leader Eamon Ryan within the party

Greens must continue to fight hard if in govt - Martin

Green Party deputy leader Catherine Martin has said the decision that will be made by her party next week on a programme for government will be an "informed" one and no matter what the result is, they will "respect it and remain united".

Politics • 19 Jun 20

Eamon Ryan was quoting from a piece written by Sean Gallen when he used the 'N' word in the Dáil

Ryan's intentions 'good' despite 'misstep', says writer

Sean Gallen, a writer and director, said he thinks Green Party leader Eamon Ryan's intentions when he spoke in the Dáil yesterday were "really good" as he tried "to bring up this big issue of racism within an Irish context".

Ireland • 12 Jun 20

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan speaking in the Dáil today

Eamon Ryan apologises for using 'racial slur' in Dáil

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has apologised on Twitter for using what he called "a racial slur" during a debate on racism in Irish society.

Politics • 11 Jun 20

Leo Varadkar said he had a "very good meeting" with Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and the Green Party's Eamon Ryan

Varadkar expects new coalition govt by end of June

Government formation talks are progressing, the Fine Gael leader has said, adding that the objective is to agree a programme for government by the end of next week.

Politics • 29 May 20

Eamon Ryan said if Ms Martin became leader, he would work with her, and vice versa (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Ryan says no problem if Martin goes for leadership

The leader of the Green Party says he has no problem with Catherine Martin putting her name forward for a leadership contest.

Politics • 25 May 20

The Green Party is pushing for a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 7% each year until 2030

Green Party emission demands could cost €40 billion

A key Green Party government talks demand to cut emissions by 7% could cost €40 billion and force decisions on the size of the national herd, agricultural practices and the use of nuclear power, according to new research.

Environment • 30 Apr 20

Eamon Ryan is calling for more investment in infrastructure for cycling and walking (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Greens to get FG-FF response in 'next couple of days'

Leo Varadkar has said that Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil would be conferring to provide responses to the 17 "reasonable and relevant" questions asked by the Green Party yesterday.

Politics • 24 Apr 20

Greens pose 17 questions for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael

The Green Party is demanding a "government of change" as it weighs up its options after giving a formal response to the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael joint policy document.

Politics • 23 Apr 20

Eamon Ryan said fake news was troubling countries across the world

Government 'throttling' RTÉ on funding - Ryan

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has accused the Government of "throttling" RTÉ in terms of its funding.

Politics • 17 Sep 19

Podcast: Humans of Politics - Eamon Ryan TD

The Green Party leader, Eamon Ryan has spoken about the pressures of serving in Government, during the 2008 financial crisis.

Humans of Politics • 06 Aug 19

Eamon Ryan: 'It's reflective of a green wave of thinking that's happening all over the world, all across Europe'

Green wave of thinking has reached Ireland, says Ryan

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan believes a "green wave of thinking" across Europe has "risen" in Ireland.

Elections 2019 • 25 May 19

Residents who are members of the Rethink MetroLink South City group were before the Oireachtas Transport Committee today

Concerns MetroLink will impose 'Berlin Wall' in Dublin

A proposed new MetroLink rail service has been compared to imposing a 'Berlin Wall' on south Dublin as it will segregate communities, an Oireachtas committee has heard.

Politics • 18 Jul 18

Eamon Ryan will tell party members to prepare for a general election next year

Taoiseach accused of standing for political status quo

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has claimed Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is leading a party which protects the interests of the well-to-do and big business.

Politics • 24 Mar 18

Leader Eamon Ryan said Green Party would run in every constituency in the next election

Green Party targets six seats in next general election

The Green Party has said it wants to win six seats in the next general election.

Politics • 15 Sep 17

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said the plan lacks ambition

Govt plan on climate change lacks ambition, says Ryan

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said the Government's National Mitigation Plan on climate change is "still not there" and that it lacks ambition or a sense of direction.

News • 16 Mar 17

Enda Kenny made the comments on arrival at a summit of EU leaders in Brussels

Kenny holds 'good, constructive' talks with Greens

Acting Taoiseach Enda Kenny has described his talks with the Green Party as "very good, very constructive and very straightforward".

News • 18 Mar 16

Judge ruled that both sides should pay their own costs

RTÉ, Green Party to pay own costs in debate case

The High Court has ruled that each side in the case taken by a trustee of the Green Party against RTÉ over the televised leaders' debate should pay their own costs.

News • 03 Mar 16

Eamon Ryan said he was pleased by the Green Party's rise in the polls

Ryan: Solar panels can give power to the people

The Green Party has outlined its plans for expanding solar power, with party leader Eamon Ryan saying their use is standard in other countries.

Election 2016 • 17 Feb 16

Bryan Dobson talks to Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin

Videos: Party leader interviews

Watch interviews with party leaders ahead of the election.

Election 2016 • 22 Feb 16

RTÉ did not accept that the exclusion of Eamon Ryan would skew voter choice

Green Party loses bid to be included in RTÉ debate

The Green Party has lost its legal challenge against a decision by RTÉ which resulted in its exclusion from the political parties' leaders' debate which takes place tonight.

News • 15 Feb 16

Eamon Ryan said his party made no easy choices in government, but had to respond to the crisis

Surge in gang-related violence shocking, says Ryan

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has described as shocking the latest upsurge in gang-related killings and said if gardaí need extra resources to keep the peace, they should be provided.

Election 2016 • 09 Feb 16

Eamon Ryan says the Green Party could surprise people with their election showing

Greens hoping to surpass expectations

Just a handful of journalists turned up for the Green Party media event on College Green this afternoon. Five years ago it was a party of government, writes Conor McMorrow of RTÉ's Political Staff.

Election 2016 • 08 Feb 16

Eamon Ryan narrowly missed out in the European Elections last year

Ryan aims to nurture Green shoots

Getting filmed and photographed while cycling must get tiresome. Despite that, the man who was left to keep the Irish Green flag flying is still whizzing around on two wheels and smiling at photocalls on his pushbike, writes RTÉ's Ailbhe Conneely.

News • 04 Feb 16

Green Party leader and former Cabinet Minister Eamon Ryan

Banking Inquiry asks Ryan for Anglo notes

The Banking Inquiry has written to former Cabinet Minister Eamon Ryan requesting copies of his notes on Anglo Irish Bank.

News • 26 Aug 15

Eamon Ryan said the Green Party would field European election candidates in all constituencies

Ryan calls for change in economic model

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said that Ireland’s economic model should change to be more reliant on natural resources and small business.

News • 09 Mar 14