Politics

Holly Cairns could ‘potentially’ pause maternity leave during general election

Social Democrats leader announces pregnancy after suffering miscarriages, as plans made for Cian O’Callaghan to step in during leave period

Social Democrats party leader Holly Cairns pictured at the party's national conference last February. Photograph: Alan Betson
Social Democrats party leader Holly Cairns pictured at the party's national conference last February. Photograph: Alan Betson
Olivia Kelleher
Jade Wilson
Sun Jun 16 2024 - 12:40

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Jade Wilson

Jade Wilson

Jade Wilson is a reporter for The Irish Times