Greens play down councillor’s resignation

THE Green Party is seeking to play down the resignation of one of its best-known councillors and strategists.

Cllr Chris O’Leary, a member of Cork City Council, resigned yesterday in protest at the party’s performance in government. Another councillor said she was considering her position.

Mr O’Leary accused the party leadership and TDs of forsaking their traditional values and beliefs, and said he would contest June’s local elections as an independent.