Elaine Loughlin: Neasa Hourigan's suspension stores up sticky conundrum for Greens

Expulsion puts TD and her local branch in a tricky position when it comes to selecting a candidate for the next general election

Running as an Independent in Dublin's inner city might go in Neasa Hourigan's favour. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos

Too eager to please the teacher, the Green Party pupils have gone overboard in their actions against their outspoken classmate down the back.

At least that's how some grassroots members within the party feel about the hefty sentence handed down to Neasa Hourigan for her defection on the eviction ban vote.