Catherine Murphy and Róisín Shortall, two of the founders of the Social Democrats, take a bow as the third founder hides in plain sight
Catherine Murphy and Róisín Shortall, two of the founders of the Social Democrats, take a bow as the third founder hides in plain sightThe penultimate day before Dáil Éireann rises for the summer. There is a listless feel about the place.
The two remaining leaders said he became “disengaged” and chose to walk away. “The levels of dedication required for such a major undertaking can be overwhelming for some,” they pointedly declared. “Catherine and Róisín are trailblazers in Irish politics and have accomplished an incredible amount in careers that spanned decades of committed political work and dedicated public service, not least of which was the setting up of the Social Democrats and helping to grow the party to where it is today with six TDs and 35 councillors. They are stepping back from frontline politics but they leave behind a legacy – a party with strong roots, huge potential and enormous promise.
The Ceann Comhairle didn’t hold back, referring to the women’s “reformative influence” on Irish politics, thanking them for all they had done.
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