The election was won by Eamon Ryan who received 51% of the votes cast and retained his position as leader.

[9] There was also the view amongst some Green Party members that Martin would be a sterner, more hardnosed leader than the more relaxed and approachable Ryan, and that Martin's more aggressive approach would be needed to safeguard the party against Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil backsliding on promises to them.

[12] Over the course of debates, Ryan generally presented himself as the experienced and dependable choice while Martin presented herself as more able to communicate with rural Ireland and build the party's support there, as well as stressing the importance of pursuing Social Justice.

Ryan declared his intention going forward was to "help this party and our country and our people through this remarkably challenging period."

Martin thanked her supporters and stated her belief that Ryan would be able to reunite and rebuild the party following months of tension caused by the government formation talks and the leadership contest.