Eamon Ryan feels a 'sense of responsibility' as Greens join Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in government

Earlier, Fine Gael approved the proposed PfG by a margin of 80%-20% in their electoral college system.

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said there is "a sense of responsibility" now on the party after 76% of members who voted backed the proposed programme for government with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, paving the way for the new coalition.

Returning officers Mary Ryder and Cormac Manning announced that 76% of members voted yes and 24% voted no, meaning the two-thirds threshold required was reached.