Greens gather for autumn think-in

The Green Party’s six TDs will today discuss the prospect of entering government for the first time at their autumn think-in.

The parliamentary party will also debate general election strategy with candidates and fine-tune policies on climate change, at the Brooklodge Hotel in south Co Wicklow.

Dáil strategy and national policies on transport, housing and energy are also featured on the two-day agenda which concludes tonight.

Greens leader Trevor Sargent said: “This is our final ’think-in’ before the general election, and hopefully our last one before entering government, so we’ve a lot of important work to do.”

Fianna Fáil set a target at its Westport think-in this week that 30% of all electricity would be generated from renewable sources by 2020.

Sinn Féin’s five TDs will gather in Dublin tomorrow while Fine Gael, Labour and the Progressive Democrats will all convene in coming weeks before the Dáil returns on September 27.

The Greens said the Brooklodge Hotel venue near Aughrim was chosen for its organic restaurant and other eco-friendly measures.