Sinn Féin is the second largest political party in Dáil Éireann. The Sinn Féin leader appoints a team of TDs and Senators to speak for the party on different issues. Their areas of responsibility broadly correspond to those of Government ministers.
Sinn Féin Front Bench
Following Micheál Martin's appointment as Taoiseach on 23 January 2025, Mary Lou McDonald retained her position as the second President of Sinn Féin and first woman to hold the de facto role of Leader of the Opposition, a position she has held since the 2020 general election.[1]
On 28 January 2025, Mary Lou McDonald announced the new Sinn Féin front bench for the 34th Dáil.[2]
Front Bench spokespersons
Chief Whip
| Portfolio | Name | Elected office |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Whip and spokesperson for Fisheries and the Marine | Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (In attendance at front bench meetings) |
TD for Donegal |
Junior spokespersons
On 18 February 2025, Mary Lou McDonald announced a new team of junior spokespeople that broadly correspond with the portfolios of Ministers of State.[3]
See also
- Government of the 34th Dáil
- Labour Party Front Bench (Ireland)
- Social Democrats Front Bench (Ireland)
References
- ^ "Sinn Féin vows to be 'most effective Opposition ever'". RTÉ News. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- ^ "Mary Lou McDonald reveals new Sinn Féin front bench". Irish Independent. 28 January 2025. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
- ^ "Mary Lou McDonald announces new team of Sinn Féin junior spokespersons". Sinn Féin. 18 February 2025.