Excitement is brewing as candidates prepare to announce their intentions to run in the Green Party leadership contest, following Minister Eamon Ryan’s decision to step down. The party’s executive council has met to determine the timeline for the race, with speculation pointing to potential candidates such as Roderic O’Gorman, Pippa Hackett, and Joe O’Brien.
While Deputy Leader Catherine Martin has ruled herself out of the race, attention has turned to those at the Cabinet table, including Minister O’Brien who has expressed interest in running. Supporters of Minister O’Gorman see him as a frontrunner, given his senior ministerial position and longstanding party membership, while backers of Minister Hackett advocate for a non-Dublin, female leader.
As declarations of candidacy and support begin to roll in, the Green Party rules allow any member with 50 supporters to enter the race, leaving the possibility for more contenders to emerge. Stay tuned for updates on this dynamic leadership contest!