Eamon Ryan spreads word that world is going green. But will Irish voters?

Decimated last time out, Eamon Ryan is hoping to see Green shoots of recovery, says Michael Clifford

The young woman peers to check out the leaflet and, satisfied that it is not contaminated, extends her hand. Eamon Ryan engages her in conversation.

She likes the Green party, but despite being accosted here on Grafton St, her constituency is actually Meath East. No problem.