Green ministers told members the party must ratify Ceta because of Brexit

Green party leader Eamon Ryan is one of four Green ministers to sign a letter saying the party must ratify the trade deal. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Green Party ministers have told members that the party must ratify Ceta due to the sensitivities of Brexit.

The letter, sent on Tuesday night, was signed by Ministers Eamon Ryan, Catherine Martin, Roderic O’Gorman, and Pippa Hackett after the party became mired in controversy after two of their TDs openly admitted they would not vote for the bill, which was due to be voted on on Tuesday after just 55 minutes of debate.