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Hazel Chu Elected Green Party Deputy Leader With 63% of Vote

The Dublin City councillor defeated Louth representative Marianne Butler in an internal vote.

Overview

  • Chu secured 63% in the party contest for the deputy leadership.
  • Her opponent was Marianne Butler, a councillor from County Louth.
  • Chu serves on Dublin City Council and moves into a national party role.
  • The selection followed an internal Green Party ballot between the two councillors.
  • The Irish Independent reported the result on January 28, 2026.