Eamon Ryan hits out at Sinn Féin's green credentials — but says party would still go into government with them

Minister Eamon Ryan said the nature of his party is to work with people

Speaking at the Green Party conference in Cork City today, Mr Ryan said: 'This convention is about getting ready for the local elections and European elections in June next year.' Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos

Sinn Féin has not shown appropriate interest in protecting the environment, Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said.

But he said that his party would go into government with the party following the next general election.