Cork's Holly Cairns thanks CUMH staff and voters in what she says was a ‘monumental’ week
Ms Cairns announced the news of her new arrival on polling day. Picture: Holly Cairns/Instagram
Leader of the Social Democrats, Cork South West TD, and first-time-mum Holly Cairns has described the last week as “monumental”, both personally and politically.
Ms Cairns was re-elected in Cork South West in the early hours of Sunday morning on count 10, with 11,962 votes.
“Our success in this election is down to the calibre of our candidates and the positive campaign we ran,” Ms Cairns said in a statement yesterday.
She said that the party's message on issues such as housing, disability, healthcare, childcare and climate action "really resonated with people on the doors" which resulted in their "incredible performance" over the weekend.
"In due course, we will talk to all the other parties about government formation,” she added.
Ms Cairns also gave birth to a baby girl last week, announcing the news on Instagram on polling day.
“On a personal basis, I am so honoured to have been re-elected as a TD for Cork South-West.
"The fact that this coincided with another extremely happy event – the birth of my daughter – makes this a joyous weekend that I will never forget," she said.
“I would like to thank all those who voted for me, as well as my local team and supporters who worked tirelessly on my behalf, particularly in the final few weeks of the election campaign.
Ms Cairns concluded: “Finally, I would also like to thank all of the excellent candidates who stood for the Social Democrats, some of whom narrowly missed out on seats.
"The party is in a very strong position to play an important role in the next Dáil. In what position, government or opposition, remains to be seen.”
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