Eamon Ryan announces he is stepping down as Green Party Leader

I think he's done a good job as leader. He brought them back from 0 seats in the 2011 General Election to 12 in the 2020 election. He went into government and got a lot of green policies put to the fore. And he did that with the recognition that they will obviously lose a lot of support as a result. He went into power to use that power, rather than trying to just do enough to hang onto power.

And he's recognised that now is a good time to step aside to help the party. Not a popular man, but he should be recognised for the work he did.

Pity there isnt a calculator around that will tell me how much more im paying in tax and services because if him.

Another sunsetter, off to collect his ministerial pension at 61 and live on some hemp farm in the sun.

Spoken like a true green :)

One of the most principled, decent and visionary ministers this country has ever seen. History will look very kindly on him. We are living through the impact of climate change and difficult decisions have to be made. We need more Ryan’s and less Michael O’Leary’s.

Doesn't matter that it's Ryan as the minister, these taxes will still come down the line regardless.. Just be glad there's currently no congestion/clean air zones in Ireland's town's and cities..

That's understandable, he was objectively the best transport minister we've ever had.

But unfortunately we do not live in a technocracy. It's all about personality and likeability so we need someone more relatable. Good thing that the major infrastructure projects already already at planning stage.

Not saying he is responsible for all increases, but environmentalists are certainly costing the average person a lot of money that didnt need to be costing them.

This is just incredible news. Great.

And with some luck the fractures go so deep within this organisation, that it dissolves into the earths crust, to be forgotten forever. I am absolutely elated. The cult policies and cult behaviors of this crowd are crazy.

we can all do our bit, chip in, be sensible, go through a thought process, introduce sensible policies without hammering ppl on bullsh1t carbon taxes and telling you that the latest 70k electric car con will save the world.

if the greens had their way, there would be no farming in Ireland either……that was one of their shady agendas as i understood it too….yes, a party definitely not to be trusted.