Holly Cairns: 'I look forward to becoming party leader and setting out my vision for the party'

Party colleagues Jennifer Whitmore and Cian O'Callaghan have thrown their support behind Holly Cairns 

Cork South West TD Holly Cairns has confirmed that she will run for the leadership of the Social Democrats. Picture: Moya Nolan

Cork South West TD Holly Cairns is set to become the next leader of the Social Democrats after confirming her intention to run.

Ms Cairns, who will run unopposed, said in a tweet this morning: "I’m excited to announce that I am putting myself forward to be the next leader of the Social Democrats."