Nerve-jangling continues amid much-changed Dáil but sense of pre-prepped choreography to some of the political dance
It’s Roderic vs Pippa but should the Greens have considered the Two Johnnies instead?On Tuesday, the Green Party leader resigns, giving the media very little time to get to Merrion Street and witness him fall on his carrot outside Government Buildings.And Wednesday begins with speculation over whether the Greens will hold a leadership election.
Eamon Ryan’s decision to abdicate came as no surprise to senior figures in his circle. Sources in the two other Government parties were saying it came as no surprise to them either. “Yes, I am delighted to say that I am putting my name forward to be the next leader of the Green Party,” she revealed, breaking her silence but not the suspense, as there was none.He will listen and respond to the concerns of people who feel the party is out of touch with rural Ireland.He has delivered, is delivering and will continue to deliver.A lot of the boxes checked there.
Unfortunately, Pippa is from Offaly and is not tipped to win a Dáil seat in that constituency, a fact weighing heavily against her leadership prospects.Listening to all the early talk about what their ideal leader should be – a change from the metropolitan Ryan and an out-and-out culchie – the party should have brought in the Two Johnnies on a jobshare.
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