Her decision ensures there will be a contest for the post.
Senator Pippa Hackett's confirmed she will run for the leadership of the Green Party.
Her decision ensures there will be a contest for the post, after Integration Minister Roderic O' Gorman announced earlier he would look to become leader.
Both candidates have received the support from a number of TDs.

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