Lucinda Creighton officially launched her new party this morning. The party finally has an official name - Renua Ireland - and a number of party members and policies were announced at the event in Dublin.
You can read more about the launch here.
There was a predictably lively response to the new party - and the party's name - on social media. You can see some of those responses below:
I'm choosing to pronounce it Renoir #renua
— Ciarán Mc Mahon (@CJAMcMahon) March 13, 2015
Can't forget that none of this would be happening but for bunch of oir members being offended by the idea of improving women's rights #renua
— Sam Ryan (@SammyJRyan) March 13, 2015
#ReNua sounds like a weight-loss biscuit.
— Adam Hurley (@ATMH1994) March 13, 2015
No harm the country having new parties - but to start off by having everyone laughing at your name is pure stupid. #renua
— Paul Little (@little_football) March 13, 2015
From here on, all political parties shall include bi-lingual puns. All parties which don't toe the line, will be Re-Moved. #ReNua
— Aisling Twomey (@taisling) March 13, 2015
"I lost 22 pounds thanks to #Renua's patented weight loss technology. I feel like a whole new me!" pic.twitter.com/i0tPxgJhOe
— Martyn Rosney (@martynrosney) March 13, 2015
#ReNua sounds a bit like a pop-trad ageing girl band. Are the Corr girls making a comeback?
— mandy johnston (@jfjohnston) March 13, 2015
#renua Ireland's new era party will have seven regional chieftains, a harpist and a wizard.
— Elpenor Dignam (@Elpenor_Dignam) March 13, 2015
#RenuaIreland pic.twitter.com/4X59K6eR8i
— Eamonn Torsney (@thetorse) March 13, 2015
With hashtag this time: #Renua Boiler Services http://t.co/5ZMXQqME6k pic.twitter.com/tNtMMSPE9A
— Brian Hughes (@b_m_hughes) March 13, 2015
ReNua Ireland say they intend to "govern in the sunshine". We're moving to Spain, folks. #renuaireland
— Sue Murphy (@IllSueYa) March 13, 2015
"Those who are not self reliant will be imprisoned" WAIT, WHAT? #rebootireland #renua pic.twitter.com/Isc5FUbpU5
— Paul Moloney (@oceanclub) March 13, 2015
