Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman has rejected a suggestion that his party should merge with Labour, confirming that formal unification is not under consideration.

The proposal was floated by Labour MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin during a Culture Night event hosted by the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) in Dublin. Pointing to the recent merger of the Dutch Labour Party and Green Party into Progressief Nederland, Ó Ríordáin suggested that the Irish Labour Party and Green Party should pursue a similar alignment.

However, responding on Newstalk Breakfast, O'Gorman confirmed that a merger is not on the Green Party's agenda. While expressing respect for Labour and noting that the two parties collaborate constructively in the Dáil, the Seanad, and local authorities, O'Gorman stated that the Green Party's focus remains on keeping climate, energy, and environmental issues at the centre of political debate.

The debate over party strategy comes following contrasting outcomes in the 2024 general election. While Labour increased its Dáil representation from six to 11 seats, the Green Party suffered heavy losses after its term in coalition government, retaining just a single seat.