‘Trailblazers’ Murphy, Shortall will not contest election
Politics tamfitronics Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has described her predecessors Catherine Murphy and Róisín Shortall as "trailblazers in Irish politics" after confirmation that they will not contest the next general election. Ms Cairns told the Dáil that she feels Ms Murphy and Ms Shortall "achieved an incredible amount in careers over decades, not least in setting up the Social Democrats". She said that her colleagues will "leave behind a legacy" and a party of "huge potential and enormous promise". There were widespread tributes in the Dáil to Ms Murphy and Ms Shortall and a round of applause. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald described them as "formidable and mighty women" while Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Farghaíl said they had had a reforming influence on politics. Ms Murphy and Ms Shortall announced their decision not...
