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Social Democrat leader signals intent to contest local elections in Carlow next summer

THE NEW leader of the Social Democrats has signalled the party’s intention to stand local election candidates across the country, including Carlow. Holly Cairns said she is ‘really hopeful’ the party will find a Social Democrat candidate to contest ...

28 Jul 2023 at 09:30

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Micheal Martin told Government plan for affordable housing ‘not working’

Tanaiste Micheal Martin has insisted the Government’s housing plan is working to provide more affordable housing. He said that progress had been made, but that the “fundamental” issue was that housing demand was still greater than supply. He was ...

18 Apr 2024 at 13:26

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Catherine Murphy and Roisin Shortall to stand down at next election

Former Social Democrats co-leaders Catherine Murphy and Roisin Shortall have said they will be stepping down at the next general election. The former co-leaders made the announcement on Tuesday, saying it is time for a new generation to take ...

02 Jul 2024 at 15:34

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‘It’s been a rollercoaster’ – Holly Cairns on election hopes and Dail obstacles

Holly Cairns has said she has high hopes for her party in elections this year as she reflected on her “rollercoaster” first full Dail term as the Social Democrats’ new leader. She said that the party’s red line issues if in a coalition ...

02 Jan 2024 at 13:26

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Martin calls for ‘civilised debate’ on migration issues amid disorder warning

The Taoiseach has called for a “civilised debate” on migration issues as he warned those involved in disorder outside asylum seeker accommodation in Dublin that they will be dealt with robustly. Micheal Martin’s comments came as he ...

22 Oct 2025 at 16:40

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Martin hails ‘good day’ for Fianna Fail but urges patience on coalition make-up

Fianna Fail’s leader has hailed his party’s General Election performance, but insisted he will let the “dust settle” on the results before turning his thoughts to government formation. With Micheal Martin’s party on course to ...

01 Dec 2024 at 22:22

Fianna Fail set for most seats amid uncertainty over rotating taoiseach re-run

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Counting to resume in Irish election as focus shifts to coalition permutations

Fianna Fail looks on course to secure the most seats in Ireland’s General Election, with attention turning to the potential make-up of the next coalition government. All of the three main parties – Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and ...

01 Dec 2024 at 19:56

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Parties ‘speaking out of both sides of their mouths on nitrates derogation’

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has said a lot of politicians are not honest with the public about climate issues because they are afraid of losing votes. Ms Cairns criticised opposition parties for not having a clear ...

02 Jan 2024 at 11:47

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Holly Cairns committed to leading party into election as she announces pregnancy

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has said she is committed to leading the party into the general election after announcing she is pregnant. Ms Cairns said she felt vulnerable announcing the pregnancy after going ...

16 Jun 2024 at 13:51

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Harris says he will not go into government with a party that scraps Help to Buy

Simon Harris has said his party will not go into government with anyone who wants to scrap a scheme giving grants to first-time buyers. The Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader defended the Government’s housing record by ...

22 Oct 2024 at 16:27

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Holly Cairns poised to become next leader of Social Democrats

West Cork TD Holly Cairns is poised to become the next leader of the Social Democrats. Others TDs within the party have indicated they will back Ms Cairn’s bid ahead of the closing date for nominations on ...

26 Feb 2023 at 15:38

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Support for Social Democrats surges after Holly Cairns becomes leader

Support for the Social Democrats has surged following the appointment of Holly Cairns as the party’s new leader, an opinion poll has indicated. The party is up five points to 9% in the latest snapshot of ...

05 Mar 2023 at 09:21

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