'Never say never': Catherine Martin not ruling herself out of going for Green Party leadership in future

Ms Martin said she hoped to remain in her role as Media and Arts Minister if there is a reshuffle under the new Green Party leader

Media Minister Catherine Martin has denied the ongoing RTÉ controversy has damaged her chances of becoming party leader at this time.

Media Minister Catherine Martin may have taken the decision to step down as deputy leader of the Green Party but she says "never say never" about taking up the role of leader down the line.

Ms Martin said she would not be endorsing Roderic O'Gorman or Pippa Hackett, who are in contention to step into the shoes of outgoing leader Eamon Ryan.