Support for Social Democrats almost doubles after change of leadership — poll

Holly Cairns, a new entrant, has become the second most popular party leader in the Dáil

Holly Cairns, TD, leader of the Social Democrats. Picture: Moya Nolan

Sinn Féin has seen a two-point drop in support since last month, however, another party has almost doubled theirs to reach its highest-ever approval rating.

Mary Lou McDonald's party has dropped back to 29% approval, but the Social Democrats, fresh from picking a new leader in Cork TD Holly Cairns, has seen a jump from 5% to 9%.