Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has apologises for his use of racist word in Dáil
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has apologised for his used of the N-word in the Dáil.
Deputy Ryan used the slur while quoting from a newspaper article this morning during a speech on tackling racism.
The Green Party leader said it was completely wrong to do so and he knows the word should never be used.
A significant number of Green Party members have expressed shock at his statement, which comes ahead of a leadership contest within the party.
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