Saoirse McHugh quits Greens saying party is 'toxic'

Saoirse McHugh has left the Green Party, claiming she couldn't "stomach" being affiliated with it any longer. File Picture.

Former MEP candidate Saoirse McHugh says she left the Green Party due to concerns over the programme for government, and says the party is "toxic".

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