Eamon Ryan defends attendance at large outdoor party 

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan attended a large party organised by a Green Party councillor in the wake of the Dublin Bay South by-election despite health chiefs urging people to keep social circles small in outdoor settings. File picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan attended a large party organised by a Green Party councillor in the wake of the Dublin Bay South by-election despite health chiefs urging people to keep social circles small in outdoor settings. 

The event, held at Merrion Cricket Club, was organised by Green candidate Claire Byrne, on July 29.