The Cork South-West TD said deputy leader Cian O’Callaghan would become acting leader of the party from October.

The Social Democrats leader said she believes voters are looking for a ‘straight-talking type of politics’.

The Cork South-West candidate has described being heavily pregnant and running for election as ‘a juggling act’.

Social Democrats Holly Cairns leader has criticised other parties for not being honest with the public about the scale of change needed.

The new Social Democrats leader reflects on her time in office as Social Democrats leader.