Patrick Costello was ridiculed for his Ceta stance — but who's laughing now?

Supreme Court ruling will exacerbate tensions between the Green TDs and other members of Government — but perhaps for the right reasons

Patrick Costello: Put himself at financial risk by taking the case to the Supreme Court. Picture: Collins Photos

A jubilant Patrick Costello stood outside the Supreme Court having, in a very bold move, taken on the Government that he is a part of, and which his Coalition colleagues ridiculed him for doing so.

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (Ceta), a trade deal between the European Union and Canada, has created controversy within Government.