Mr Ryan has informed government leaders, Taoiseach Simon Harris and the leader of Fianna Fail Michael Martin, of his decision.
Eamon Ryan is set to step down as leader of the Green Party , with an announcement expected later on today after the cabinet meets.
READ MORE: We followed Eamon Ryan on a Galway canvass - and there were some surprising reactions from localsThe announcement comes after the Green Party did not perform well in the local and European elections. The party lost their two MEPs - Ciaran Cuffe didn't retain his seat in Dublin, while Grace O'Sullivan was also unsuccessful in Ireland South. The party also lost half of their local council seats.
Ryan has led the party since 2011. He won a leadership contest in 2020 against Catherine Martin, by 994 votes to 946.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Eamon Ryan to step down as Green Party leaderRyan due to make an announcement at Government Buildings after Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting
Read more »
Uisce Éireann criticised by Eamon Ryan for ‘avoidable’ chemical spill that caused Cork fish killHistory of problems at chemical plant highlighted by Minister for Environment in letter to utility’s chief executive
Read more »
Eamon Ryan’s extra measures to combat climate change are magical thinkingEnvironmental protesters seeking to block an emissions-cutting €1.5bn wind farm in order to preserve a weather station typify the shortsightedness that will hamper State in meeting its targets
Read more »
Cost to State of dealing with climate change could surpass €3bn by 2030, says Eamon RyanMinister for Environment launches new National Adaptation Framework which sets out possible impact of rising global temperatures
Read more »
Missing EU climate targets will trigger €5bn bill by 2030, says Eamon RyanSeen and Heard: Ronan’s portfolio, Flahavan’s performance, Baldoyle landbank and Irish energy consumption
Read more »
Irish winters could drop to -15 degrees in ‘runaway climate change’ scenario, reports findMinister for Climate Eamon Ryan details the particular risks for Ireland based on latest scientific evidence
Read more »