Roderic O’Gorman announces candidacy as Pippa Hackett gets early backing

Minister for Children and Integration Roderic O’Gorman has announced he will run to become the next leader of the Green Party, with support also growing for Senator Pippa Hackett.

Eamon Ryan announced he was stepping down on Tuesday, with deputy leader Catherine Martin confirming shortly afterwards that she would not be vying to replace him.

In a social media post on X addressed to party members, Mr O’Gorman said: “Today, I ask for your nominations to stand as a candidate in the leadership election that now arises.

I’m announcing my candidacy for leadership of the Green Party/Comhaontas Glas.

I am running for leader, after 24 years of Green Party membership, to build a party that can win across this country, and deliver on our ambitions.

I’m asking for your support at:… pic.twitter.com/qSWcTxFGVB

— Roderic O’Gorman TD (@rodericogorman) June 19, 2024

“I’ve been active in this party for a long time, a member for 24 years, I’ve served eight years as party chair and…

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