First 100 days in power positive, say Greens

THE Green Party yesterday insisted its first 100 days in government had been positive, despite being perceived to have compromised on a number of key issues.

Party leader John Gormley has attracted the most flak to date because of his high-profile position as Environment Minister.

He has said his hands are tied regarding the proposed routing of the M3 through Tara, despite the fact the Greens have always opposed it. He has also been forced into silence over the proposed incinerator at Ringsend in his own Dublin South-East constituency, despite being a vocal opponent of the project prior to entering government.