Green party members 'resigned' to Ceta trade deal being ratified

The controversial trade deal will be referred to a joint Oireachtas committee for further discussion

A message from Green Party leader Eamon Ryan to members indicated he would push for the ratification of Ceta. Picture: Sasko Lazarov / RollingNews.ie

The controversial Ceta trade deal will be referred to a joint Oireachtas committee for further scrutiny in an attempt to avoid further rifts in the Green Party.

However, party members say they are now resigned to the EU's trade deal with Canada being ratified by Ireland following an email sent by party leader Eamon Ryan.