'We need a fresh start': Pippa Hackett enters race to be next Green Party leader

The senator is the second person to formally enter the contest after Minister Roderic O'Gorman made his own announcement on Wednesday morning

Pipp Hackett: 'I believe my different perspective and my different life experiences can make the Green Party relevant and relatable inside and outside of Dublin.' File Picture: Conor Ó Mearáin/Collins

Pippa Hackett has confirmed that she is throwing her hat into the ring for the Green Party leadership contest.

The senator is the second person to formally enter the contest after Minister Roderic O'Gorman made his own announcement this morning.