The Green Party have endorsed the programme for government, 441 votes to 67. Earlier today Fianna Fáil rubberstamped the same deal. There are reports that Trevor Sargent will stand down as party leader.. but that would seem to be an unfair punishment, if the twittering is accurate, for securing two ministries. Adds RTÉ has other details of the proposals.And Irish Times Breaking News has the quote from Trevor Sargent
“I’m stepping down on the basis that I said I would step down. My word is my bond. I am honour-bound to step down.”
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