Irish Examiner view: The Green Party's battle with wants and needs

The Green Party has been busy trying to remind the public about its relevance in Government

Last week, Green Party leader Eamon Ryan wooed Cork voters by revealing the next phase of the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme, which will not only see battery electric trains running on new high-frequency urban services, but the delivery of eight new stations along the Cobh, Mallow, and Midleton lines. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Although recent polling suggests that the Green Party will struggle to toe-hold anything more than 5% of the vote in the next general election, the party leadership has been busy trying to remind the public about its relevance in Government and its importance in shaping a climate-friendly future for the country.

Last week, party leader Eamon Ryan wooed Cork voters by revealing the next phase of the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme, which will not only see battery electric trains running on new high-frequency urban services, but the delivery of eight new stations along the Cobh, Mallow, and Midleton lines.