Sinn Féin Front Bench
Sinn Féin is the second largest political party in the Oireachtas. 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 2018–present
Dáil Éireann
Front Bench spokespersons
| Portfolio [1] | Name |
|---|---|
| Leader of Sinn Féin, Republic of Ireland |
Mary Lou McDonald |
| Chief Whip Defence |
Aengus Ó Snodaigh |
| Agriculture, Food and the Marine | Martin Kenny |
| Children and Youth Affairs | Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire |
| Communications, Climate Action and Environment | Brian Stanley |
| Disability Rights and Older People | Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin |
| Education and Skills | Vacant |
| Finance | Pearse Doherty |
| Foreign Affairs and Trade European Union and the Diaspora |
Seán Crowe |
| Health | Louise O'Reilly |
| Housing, Planning and Local Government | Eoin Ó Broin |
| Business, Enterprise and Innovation | Maurice Quinlivan |
| Justice and Equality Drug and Alcohol Abuse |
Jonathan O'Brien |
| Public Expenditure and Reform Workers' Rights (All-Ireland) |
David Cullinane |
| Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht | Vacant |
| Employment Affairs and Social Protection | John Brady |
| Transport, Tourism and Sport Urban Renewal |
Imelda Munster |
Junior spokespersons
| Portfolio | Name |
|---|---|
| Deputy Whip Employment Affairs and Social Protection |
Denise Mitchell |
| Agriculture, Food and the Marine (with special responsibility for Fisheres and the Marine) |
Martin Ferris |
| Children and Youth Affairs (with special responsibility for Childcare) |
Kathleen Funchion |
| Housing, Planning and Local Government | Dessie Ellis |
| Mental Health and Suicide Prevention | Pat Buckley |
Seanad Éireann
| Portfolio | Name |
|---|---|
| Seanad Group Leader Rural Ireland |
Rose Conway-Walsh |
| Seanad Whip Workers' Rights and Collective Bargaining |
Paul Gavan |
| An Ghaeilge and the Diaspora Housing Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht |
Trevor Ó Clochartaigh |
| Health and Wellbeing | Máire Devine (suspended) |
| Jobs and the Economy | Pádraig Mac Lochlainn |
| North/South Integration | Niall Ó Donnghaile |
| Youth, Arts and LGBT Rights | Fintan Warfield |
Sinn Féin frontbench 2011–2016
| Portfolio | Spokesperson[2][3][4] |
|---|---|
| Party Leader | Gerry Adams |
| Deputy Leader, Public Expenditure and Reform |
Mary Lou McDonald |
| Social Protection and Party whip | Aengus Ó Snodaigh |
| Finance | Pearse Doherty |
| Health and Children | Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin |
| Foreign Affairs and Trade | Seán Crowe |
| Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and Gaeltacht Affairs | Peadar Tóibín |
| Justice, Equality and Defence | Pádraig Mac Lochlainn |
| Communications, Energy and Natural Resources | Michael Colreavy |
| Education and Skills | Jonathan O'Brien |
| Environment, Community and Local Government | Brian Stanley |
| Agriculture, Food and the Marine | Martin Ferris |
| Transport and Housing | Dessie Ellis |
| Arts, Heritage, Tourism and Sport | Sandra McLellan |
References
- "Sinn Féin announces spokesperson reshuffle for 32nd Dáil". Newstalk. 11 May 2016.
- "SF unveils shadow portfolios". The Irish Times. 22 March 2011. Retrieved 22 March 2011.
- "Gerry Adams announces reshuffle of Sinn Fein front bench". RTÉ News. 13 September 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
- "Sinn Fein leader announces reshuffle". Sinn Féin website. 13 September 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
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