Paul Hosford: Holly Cairns is well placed to bring in fresh support for the Social Democrats

The Cork South-West TD is an able Dáil performer — and her ability to appeal to potential new supporters makes her appointment as party leader a no-brainer, writes Paul Hosford

Holly Cairns canvassing in Kinsale last week with Richard Scriven (left) and Richard Terry. The Cork South-West TD looks set to be elected leader of the Social Democrats. Picture: Andy Gibson

And then there was one.

The Social Democrats have, since the party's inception in 2015, been marked by an unusual leadership structure.