Green Party accused of hypocrisy over 'volunteer internship' role

Eamon Ryan, leader of the Green Party, whose employment policy supports a ban on the use of unpaid internships.

The Green Party has been branded "hypocritical" for advertising for a "volunteer internship" despite advocating for a ban on unpaid internships.

A job advert, seen by the Irish Examiner, was sent to students at Trinity College and asks for applicants for a five-day-a-week pilot position, working 10am-4pm.