Eamon Ryan retains Green Party leadership by 48 votes

Pippa Hackett, minister for land use and biodiversity, Transport Minister and Green Party Eamon Ryan, and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar at Dublin Castle yesterday. After hanging on to his leadership of the Green Party, Mr Ryan said, ‘I’m committed to doing everything I can to try and help this party and help our people in a remarkably challenging period.’ Picture: Sam Boal

Eamon Ryan has retained his position as Green Party leader by 48 votes.

Mr Ryan faced off with his long-time deputy leader, Catherine Martin, in a postal vote, winning by a tight margin.