Politics

Holly Cairns to become next Social Democrats leader

The Cork South West TD, who runs unopposed, confirmed on Sunday that she would be putting herself forward for the leadership role

Cairns said she was “excited” to announce her leadership bid. Picture: RollingNews.ie

Holly Cairns is set to become the new leader of the Social Democrats after none of the party’s other TDs put their names forward for a leadership contest.

Cairns, who represents Cork South West, confirmed on Sunday afternoon that she would be putting herself forward for the leadership role following an announcement by the party’s co-leaders Roisin Shortall and Catherine Murphy on Wednesday that they would be standing down.

Cairns said she was “excited” to ...