Former MEP candidate Saoirse McHugh leaves Green Party

Saoirse McHugh has opposed entering coalition with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. Picture : Gareth Chaney/Collins

The former Green Party MEP candidate Saoirse McHugh has left the Green Party. 

Ms McHugh, a prominent member from Achill Island, announced that she would be leaving Eamon Ryan’s party on Thursday morning via social media.