HOLLY CAIRNS: A new politician for changed times

Against much expectation from pundits, Holly Cairns was elected as a TD for the Cork South West constituency in February’s general election. Her party the Social Democrats had virtually no presence in the constituency and the candidate had only last May been elected to Cork County Council for the first time. She is now the only female TD representing any of the Cork city or county constituencies.She spoke to Mick about the new Ireland she intends to work towards, combining farming and politics, and how soon after her election she was approached and offered sympathy for her new station as a politician’s wife! (Her partner, Christy O’Sullivan, is also a TD for the constituency).

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