Leadership rivals Pippa Hackett and Roderic O’Gorman disagree on proposed ‘progressive alliance’ with Labour and Social Democrats
Senator Róisín Garvey: has announced her bid to become deputy leader of the Green Party. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill / The Irish TimesShe faces Dún Laoghaire TD and Minister of State Ossian Smyth and Dublin Central TD Neasa Hourigan, who have also launched bids to succeed Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin in the role.
‘Hopefully you are executed’: Man accused of sending threatening messages to three TDs found not guiltyAnnouncing her deputy leadership bid, Ms Garvey said: “I am committed and passionate about the party and its ideals. Separately on Monday, Ms Hackett disagreed with Mr O’Gorman’s suggestion that a “progressive alliance” should be formed with Labour and the Social Democrats after the general election.
She added: “As leader I will work with any political party that is prepared to facilitate real environmental action.”
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