'The idea of walking away now is crazy' - Inside the Green Party split as coalition talks commence

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan canvassing ahead of the General Election earlier this year

As the first day of government formation talks kicks off between the leaders of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party, the Greens membership are in a quandary.

Reports of a split within the parliamentary party reflect the split in opinion within the wider membership of whether a coalition with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael would spell a bright new beginning or a bitter end for a party who have been enjoying an upward trajectory.