GREEN leader Eamon Ryan says he "deeply" regrets falling asleep in the Dáil last week and conceded that it could damage him in his battle to stay at the party's helm. Mr Ryan said he "nodded off briefly" during voting on a Social Democrats motion on workers' rights last Thursday. He said that he did actually vote and that he believes he was one of the few party leaders there but added: "I regret it deeply". Mr Ryan added: "I’ve been giving my everything, working night and day all the time flat out, full steam. He said he wants to use his experience to lead the party through the "difficult" period ahead.

Source: Irish Independent July 19, 2020 14:03 UTC