Eamon Ryan spoke about online attacks not just impacting him or his party, but 'poisoning the well of public thinking about our agenda'. Photograph: Evan Treacy/PA Wire When Eamon Ryan this week announced his intention to step down as Green Party leader and TD, he spoke openly about the “relentless” and co-ordinated attacks he and his party receive, particularly online. He mentioned “vile” statements about his recently deceased father and noted how the “level of invective has only increased”, especially in the past year. The past year has felt particularly bruising to those working or aspiring to work as politicians....