Green Party's O'Reilly: 'We need more MEPs with backbone to fight for the planet'

Senator putting herself forward for selection for the European Elections 

Pauline O’Reilly: 'If the last few months have shown us anything it is that we need more MEPs who value the planet and its people.' Picture: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

Green Party senator Pauline O’Reilly has said she is putting herself forward for selection for the European Elections because people deserve an MEP with the “backbone” to represent Irish values.

Ms O'Reilly is set to make the announcement on Monday as tensions increase between Fine Gael and the Green Party over climate issues such as the EU Nature Restoration Law which is opposed by Fine Gael.