Green Party backs revised Government proposals

The Green Party voted to stay in power tonight after the vast majority of members signed off on the revised Programme for Government.

After a day-long meeting, delegates backed the proposals by a resounding 84%.

Just over two-thirds also rejected a motion calling for controversial bad bank Nama to be scrapped.

Leader John Gormley said the day was an important one in the history of the party.

“I believe we have done a good day’s work here today,” he said.

“I thank you sincerely for the overwhelming endorsement that you have given the parliamentary party and that you have given the new Programme for Government.

“We want to and we have to live up to those very high expectations invested in us.”

Mr Gormley, who received a standing ovation and thunderous applause for his address, said the proposals would have to implemented.

“This programme for government is about transformation and recovery. It is about getting this country back up on its feet again,” he said.

Results of Motion 1:

"The Green Party / Comhaontas Glas will continue to participate in Government on the basis of the new Programme for Government presented to this meeting."

Total poll: 624

Spoiled votes: 2

Total valid poll: 622

Yes: 523 (84.08%)

No: 99 (15.92%)

Results of Motion 2

“The Green Party/Comhaontas Glas rejects the National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009 and requires the Parliamentary Party to reject it in the Oireachtas."

Total poll: 628

Spoiled votes: 24

Total valid poll: 604

Yes: 189 (31.29%)

No: 415 (68.71%)