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THE NEW LEADER of the Green Party will be announced this morning.
There are two candidates who are looking to take over from Eamon Ryan - Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman and Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity in the Department of Agriculture Senator Pippa Hackett.
Ryan announced that he would be stepping down at the end of last month. He first took over as party leader in 2011, after the Greens were decimated in the general election.
He led them to record-breaking victories in the locals in 2019 and the 2020 general election.
Since the leadership race began, two Green Party hustings have taken place and members have been voting online for the last three days.
O’Gorman’s core campaign message is that he wants the party to have a greater focus on social issues.
Hackett meanwhile believes there has been “a disconnect” between the voters and what the party is trying to achieve. She said she believes her role now is to bridge those divides.
We spoke to both candidates about their priorities during the campaign. Here’s what they had to say.
A number of contenders have also said they are vying for the deputy leadership of the party.
The returning officers will announce the result of the vote of party members this morning and the new leader will address the audience after 11am.
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Delighted for you David. Wishing you a lifetime of good health and happiness
My sister was diagnosed with this condition last year, 43 years old, non smoker with two small kids. She is on oxygen full time and her lung function is at 38%, if it drops below 30% thats when she will be put on the transplant list. David lives local to her and was kind enough to take the time to have a conversation with her to tell her what to expect and how he dealt with things. He gives her hope at a very difficult time and he truly is an inspiration. Best of luck David in NYC.
Amazing stuff david fair play. Wishing you a long and healthy life
Well done to you David and wishing you continued success on your journey to recovery . Best of luck with the marathon and your next challenge .Thank you for raising awareness of IPF. Unfortunately not all those diagnosed with IPF are candidates for transplant , but it’s great to hear success stories like yours.
David, you are an inspiration! The very best of luck in New York. You are making everyone in Kingscourt very proud!
Continued success to you David with your recovery and campaign of awareness for IPF. Hope the marathon goes well. Thank you for highlighting life after transplant and IPF. Unfortunately not all people are suitable for transplant and slowly succumb to this terrible condition
Congratulations David ! Very inspirational to all of us who have had major surgery. Wish you the very best in NYC.
Regards from Menlo Park, California (Ex. Dublin 1990)
A true inspiration David. Best of luck to you in the marathon! you should be very proud of yourself. Next time I’m doing a run and complaining how tired I am I’ll think of you and get the hell on with it….
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