A local Green Party representative has offered his backing to Hazel Chu, who is facing a vote of no confidence.
Dublin Lord Mayor Hazel Chu is the Chairperson of the Green Party, but has come under criticism for running in the Seanad by-elections, despite the Party voting not to run a candidate.
Ms Chu will run as independent candidate after receiving enough nominations, including from the Green deputy leader Catherine Martin.
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The vote of no confidence scheduled to be heard tonight could be replaced with a request to stand aside for the duration of the by-election.
Green party rep Tate Donnelly told Northern Sound that Ms Chu would have his "full support" should a vote of no confidence take place:
