Social Democrats (Ireland)

The Social Democrats are a social democratic political party in Ireland. It has been led by Holly Cairns since March 2023. The party was created on 15 July 2015 by three independent TDs: Catherine Murphy, Róisín Shortall, and Stephen Donnelly. It supports the Nordic model of political economy and pro-European views.

List of Leaders
 Name Portrait Period Constituency Catherine Murphy, Róisín Shortall and Stephen Donnelly  2015–2016 Kildare North, Dublin North West and Wicklow Catherine Murphy and Róisín Shortall  2016–2023 Kildare North and Dublin North West  Holly Cairns  2023–present Cork South-West

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Category:2015 establishments in Europe
Category:21st-century establishments in the Republic of Ireland
Category:Social democratic parties in Europe
Category:Political parties in the Republic of Ireland