Greens hope McDowell wins
Well, Mary Harney certainly rained on the Green Party parade yesterday - we had unprecedented numbers of journalists at our ‘think in’ in Wicklow until Mary made her shock announcement. I wish her well. I’ve always had time for her despite our political differences.
Speaking yesterday evening to my Green colleagues it became clear that most of them wanted Michael McDowell to be the next leader. They feel he’s just the type of divisive and extreme figure that could bring this Government down. We shall see.
It’s been a busy week. Monday was Dartmouth Square, Tuesday the same issue, then down to the Galway Greens AGM. Wednesday and Thursday down in Brook lodge for our ‘think in’.