
Eamon Ryan has been re-elected leader of the Green Party, by just 48 votes.
He got 994 votes, compared to Catherine Martin's 946.
There was a 66 per cent turnout among the party's delegates.
Deputy Ryan says he will try to now unite the party
Thursday, July 23rd, 2020 7:15pm
By Gareth Farrell
Eamon Ryan has been re-elected leader of the Green Party, by just 48 votes.
He got 994 votes, compared to Catherine Martin's 946.
There was a 66 per cent turnout among the party's delegates.
Deputy Ryan says he will try to now unite the party
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