Green Party Northern Ireland Leadership welcomes Minister Roderic O’Gorman victory in Green Party Ireland leadership contest

Green Party Northern Ireland Leadership welcomes Minister Roderic O’Gorman's victory in Green Party Ireland leadership contest.

Senator Mal O’Hara said “Congratulations to Minister Roderic O’Gorman on his victory in the Green Party Ireland leadership election.
I am glad that the party had a choice in this election and that led to a robust and civilised debate about priorities for the party during the last term of government and in preparation for the election.”

Senator O’Hara continued “Roderic has been a long term supporter and friend of Green Party Northern Ireland. He understand the importance of both social and environmental justice and I look forward to working with him.”

Green Party Northern Ireland Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica said “Many congratulations to Roderic and commiserations to Senator Pippa Hackett. Both were fantastic candidates for leadership and the party will now unite behind Roderic. Members in Northern Ireland also have a vote in the deputy leadership election and I would encourage members to use their democratic right and attend the special convention for this position on 14th of July.”

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