Holly Cairns
IrelandpoliticianFemaleb. 19888.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Holly Cairns is a member of the Irish Parliament representing the Social Democrats, known for her advocacy on gender equality and women's rights. She has been vocal about the government's approach to tackling gender-based violence, criticizing it as inadequate and emphasizing the need for real action to address this pressing issue.
Country presence
Recent news mentions
Holly Cairns read the words aloud to a hushed Dáil chamber.
One woman’s recollection of abuse in Cork school cuts through the talk – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-24
Holly Cairns resonates with voters of her generation and is the first party leader to take maternity leave from the Dáil.
Social Democrats are attuned to the recycling young Gaelscoil parents – not so much lefty as modern – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-29
Holly Cairns is a member of the Social Democrats who questioned the government's stance on international law.
Taoiseach’s Operation Septic Turkey prompts epic levels of fury on Opposition benches – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-04
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said following the 'pause' in the review schools 'have no idea if those cuts are still happening'.
Government insists there will be no ‘cliff edge’ for schools facing SNA cuts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-19
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns criticized the Government's plans for age verification on social media as inadequate.
Protest targeting Bord Bia over chairman’s Brazilian beef imports ‘very disappointing’, Minister says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-08
Holly Cairns is the leader of the Social Democrats and is mentioned in comparison to Teresa Costello's social media following.
Next time you come we’ll be telling you you have breast cancer. Bring someone with you’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-08
Holly Cairns has urged Taoiseach Micheál Martin not to bow to bullies when visiting US president Donald Trump.
Holly Cairns urges Taoiseach not to ‘bow to bullies’ when visiting Trump in Oval Office – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-08
Holly Cairns has urged Taoiseach Micheál Martin not to bow to bullies when visiting US president Donald Trump.
Holly Cairns urges Taoiseach not to ‘bow to bullies’ when visiting Trump in Oval Office – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07Holly Cairns also sent her best wishes to Mick O'Brien.
TDs sing in a saturated spring to bid farewell to one of the Dáil’s unsung organisers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-05
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns accused the Government of constantly being focused on protecting landlords’ profits.
Small landlords can issue eviction notice at any time under new rules if selling to pay debts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-27Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns accused the Government of recycling old ideas on apartment standards.
Martin defends apartment standards plan as Opposition calls for end to ‘wrong-headed’ changes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-20
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said all thoughts are with the families and friends of those who tragically lost their lives.
Tributes to five victims as gardaí investigate ‘devastating’ Louth crash – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-17
Holly Cairns, leader of the Social Democrats, criticized the gap between government rhetoric and reality on climate change.
Hundreds take part in Dublin march calling for climate action – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Holly Cairns welcomed her mother, Madeline McKeever, to the Dáil.
After their grand day out at Dublin Castle, TDs were rolling in the aisles in Dáil – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-13
Holly Cairns, leader of the Social Democrats, commented on the policies of Sinn Féin and their similarities to her party.
Sinn Féin promoting policies that ‘are not left wing’, says Holly Cairns – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
Holly Cairns is a TD and leader of the Social Democrats who has recently returned to work after maternity leave.
‘It is difficult’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
Holly Cairns welcomed Richard Boyd Barrett back and discussed the climate crisis.
Cancer services saved Richard Boyd Barrett’s life. Now, he wants to give back – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns expressed that Ms Connolly will be a president for all.
Call in Dáil for immediate byelection to fill Catherine Connolly’s Galway West seat – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-05
Holly Cairns accused the Government of playing politics 'straight out of the Farage playbook'.
Simon Harris calls for ‘rational, calm, informed debate’ on immigration – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-04
Holly Cairns said: 'Change doesn’t stop here.'
Catherine Connolly landslide sparks hope for left-wing unity but soul-searching in FF – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-27
Holly Cairns celebrated the election of Catherine Connolly as Uachtaráin.
Catherine Connolly rises serenely as brutal presidential election has uplifting end – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-26
Videos from Connolly’s Vicar Street rally showing Holly Cairns joining hands and holding their arms aloft.
Momentum that boosted Catherine Connolly spells trouble for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-26
Holly Cairns is a member of the Social Democrats and attended the election result announcement.
Catherine Connolly elected country’s 10th president – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-25
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said: 'Change doesn’t stop here.'
Catherine Connolly elected 10th president of Ireland in landslide victory – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-25Ms Cairns warned of the need to counter the rhetoric of the organisers of the Citywest riot who aimed to whip up fear.
‘Robust’ garda response to any continued disorder at CitywestIreland· 2025-10-22
Holly Cairns criticized the slow progress of the Occupied Territories Bill and called for action and accountability.
No decision made on including services in Occupied Territories Bill, says Taoiseach – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-15
Holly Cairns is a leader of the Social Democrats who also rejected the criticism directed at Connolly.
Candidates clash in third live debate as presidential campaign becomes more confrontational – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10Holly Cairns is the leader of the Social Democrats who expressed support for Catherine Connolly's campaign.
Scrums at Dublin city centre canvass as party leaders turn out for Connolly’s campaign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-05
Holly Cairns is the leader of the Social Democrats and praised the candidate at her campaign launch.
Presidential campaigns spend more than €17,000 advertising online – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-02Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said this is welcome as her party has been saying 'for a lot of years now, that those one-off measures, the untargeted payments, are not the right approach'.
€400 energy credit, welfare increases and cut to high-earner tax credit among Social Democrats’ proposals – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-01
