Former Social Democrats co-leaders will not contest next election

Catherine Murphy and Róisín Shortall helped found the party in 2015 and they were co-leaders until last year 

Róisín Shortall and Catherine Murphy. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Both former co-leaders of the Social Democrats will not contest the next election, the party has announced.

Both Catherine Murphy and Róisín Shortall led the party from its inception in 2015 until last year. They said it was time for a new generation to take over.