Greens make historic decision to go for government.
Posted by citizenjon on June 14, 2007
Green Party delegates vote with an 86% majority to join Fianna Fail in the formation of the 30th DailCitiZenJon reportsGreen Party members, 510 members to be exact, traveled from all over the country today to attend a specially convened conference to debate and vote on proposals from the majority party Fianna Fail to enter a coalition to form the next government. Outside the Mansion House party faithful and protesters alike waited eagerly for the results of delegates’ decision. After the vote, press were invited inside to hear the decision. The packed hall, hushed to silence as the announcement was made. A majority of 86% voted to accept FF’s proposals. Green leader, Trevor Sargent, also announced he would be stepping down as leader, following his campaign statement that he would not go into government with FF. |
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CitiZenJon reports from the Green Pary Conference |
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| Greens leader Trevor Sargent was swarmed by media who jostled and jigged for position to question Mr. Sargent on his decision to step down.During the electoral campaign Sargent had repeatedly stated that he would not go into government with Fianna Fail. Sargent, showing a largesse rarely seen in Irish politics, decided to step down to pave the way for the party to enter government tomorrow when the 30th Dail convenes to create the new government cabinet.
The Greens compromised on several policy issues such as the use of Shannon airport by US troops on their way to Iraq and on the contentious route of the new M3 motorway through the historic Tara area.They also had to step back from opposing the co-location of public and private hospitals on private land which they had vociferously opposed during the election. As debate raged inside over the policy compromises conceded by the party, outside protesters waited quietly. The sudden about-turn on these ‘core’ issues has generated serious debate among their constituents. The decision by the Greens will allow the party to enter government for the first time in their 25 year history. |
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Sargent announces his resignation from the leadership of Greens |
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