The Social Democrats are set to increase their presence in the Dail parliament following the recent election, with party leader Holly Cairns and Wicklow candidate Jennifer Whitmore expressing optimism about the results. The party is expected to secure 5.8% of the vote, making it the most supported smaller party in the Dail.
The Social Democrats have had a positive day as they are likely to increase their representation in the Dail parliament. Party leader Holly Cairns , who recently gave birth to a baby girl on polling day, is well positioned to retain her seat in the competitive Cork South-West constituency. The Social Democrats , founded in 2015, won six seats in the 2020 election with around 3% of first preference votes. Exit polls from Friday's General Election indicate that the party could secure 5.
8% of the vote, making them the most supported smaller party in the Dail. Wicklow candidate Jennifer Whitmore expressed optimism about her position in the constituency and the party's overall performance
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