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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

The Green Party is demanding a 7% annual reduction in Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions

Emissions a sticking point in govt formation talks

Government formation talks between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party are continuing this evening, but the issue of reducing greenhouse gas emissions remains a sticking point.

Politics • 10 Jun 20

Talks hit some difficulties amid pressure within the Green Party

Govt talks focus on aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Talks between Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party continued last night as the parties tried to agree a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 7% annually.

Politics • 09 Jun 20

The Green Party is understood to be seeking more measures on housing and natural resources

Unease within Green Party on government formation talks

There appears to be growing concern in the Green Party this evening about a number of issues under discussion in the programme for government negotiations.

Politics • 08 Jun 20

The meeting took place between the leaders of Fianna Fáil, the Green Party and Fine Gael

Varadkar, Martin, Ryan conclude 'constructive' meeting

Talks between the leaders of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party have concluded. The meeting lasted three hours and was described as "constructive".

Politics • 07 Jun 20

Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar said a deal may not be reached until next week

Independents meet three leaders in govt formation talks

A group of Independent TDs who are considering joining a coalition government have met the Leaders of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party this afternoon.

Politics • 03 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

Transport will be discussed by the three parties

Govt formation talks to address deficit and transport

Work on trying to strike an agreement on a programme for government continues with the deputy leaders of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party expected to meet.

Coronavirus • 28 May 20

Some of those involved in the negotiations have described today's meeting as one of the most important yet

'Progress made' in government formation talks

Talks between the Green Party, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have concluded for the day, with some "progress made".

Politics • 26 May 20

Agreement on a programme for government is expected by next Tuesday

Agreement on govt formation could be reached next week

There are indications from all parties involved in the programme for government negotiations that an agreement could be reached early next week.

Politics • 25 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 said that it had not discussed possible appointments 'either internally or with other parties at any level'

Green Party says it has not discussed AG appointment

The Green Party has issued a statement saying that it has not put any names forward for the role of Attorney General in a potential coalition government.

Politics • 24 May 20

Labour leader Alan Kelly said Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party should be given space and time

Labour will not take part in government talks

The Labour Party has said that it will not take part in formal discussions with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on a programme for government.

Politics • 15 May 20

The parties return to the issue of justice today

Focus on justice on fourth day of govt formation talks

Negotiators from Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party are engaging in a fourth day of discussions on government formation.

Politics • 14 May 20

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Donohoe holds briefing with FG, FF and GP negotiators

During a briefing with negotiators from Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party on the economic challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has given his analysis on key decisions that need to be taken.

Politics • 13 May 20

The three party leaders have expressed confidence that an agreement could be reached either later this month or early in June

Formal talks on programme for government begin

The first round of talks between Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party to agree a programme for government have concluded after around 90 minutes.

Politics • 07 May 20

The talks between Micheál Martin, Eamon Ryan and Leo Varadkar are expected to last for several weeks

Ryan hoping to conclude govt talks by end of month

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said his party will try to get negotiations on a programme for government concluded before the end of the month.

Politics • 05 May 20

The decision by Green TDs to enter government formation talks was a majority rather than unanimous one

Greens to meet FF and FG tomorrow

The leader of the Green Party Eamon Ryan TD will hold a meeting with the leaders of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil tomorrow morning.

Politics • 04 May 20

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan will now seek to meet with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael (file pic)

Green Party expects govt talks to take 'weeks not days'

Green Party TDs have voted in favour of going into government formation talks. Leader Eamon Ryan said: "It is just the first stage, there's nothing certain, it's very difficult I'm sure to agree any sort of programme."

Politics • 03 May 20

Leo Varadkar was speaking on last night's Late Late Show

Taoiseach 'keen' to meet Green's 7% emissions demand

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is keen to meet an annual 7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, which is a key demand of the Green Party in relation to any formation of a government.

Politics • 02 May 20

Greens still pondering response to 'baseline' questions

The Green Party's call for a 7% reduction in greenhouse gases is one of many potential red lines on talks over a government formation.

Politics • 02 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

The Green Party's 12 TDs and two Senators will discuss the letter during a teleconference tomorrow

Green Party to 'reflect on contents' of FG-FF letter

Green Party TDs and Senators have concluded their initial assessment of the six-page letter from the leaders of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.

Politics • 29 Apr 20

Leo Varadkar and Simon Harris briefed their Cabinet colleagues on the Covid-19 crisis

Cabinet hears 'mixed views' on easing restrictions

The Taoiseach has told the Cabinet that there are no indications so far that virus levels are low enough to allow any easing of restrictions on 5 May, according to a Government spokesperson.

Coronavirus • 28 Apr 20

Eamon Ryan said a Green new deal could be a way out of the economic crisis (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

7% emissions cut 'pre-condition' for govt talks - Ryan

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said that a 7% cut in carbon emissions every year is a pre-condition for talks on a programme for government.

Politics • 26 Apr 20