Sinn Féin Front Bench


is the second largest political party in the Oireachtas and joint largest 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 27 June 2020, Mary Lou McDonald became the second President of Sinn Féin and first female to hold the de facto role of Leader of the Opposition.
On 2 July 2020, Mary Lou McDonald announced the new frontbench team, including the roles of Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Aengus Ó Snodaigh who will be in attendance at front bench meetings.

Front Bench spokespersons

PortfolioNameElected officeTerm
Leader of the Opposition
President of Sinn Féin
Mary Lou McDonaldTD for Dublin Central2020–
Deputy Leader of the Opposition
Deputy Leader of Sinn Féin in the Dáil
Spokesperson on Finance
Pearse DohertyTD for Donegal2020–
Spokesperson on Agriculture and the MarineMatt CarthyTD for Cavan–Monaghan2020–
Spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality and IntegrationKathleen FunchionTD for Carlow–Kilkenny2020–
Spokesperson on Climate Action, Communication Networks and TransportDarren O'RourkeTD for Meath East2020–
Spokesperson on Community and Rural Development and the IslandsClaire KerraneTD for Roscommon–Galway2020–
Spokesperson on Social ProtectionClaire KerraneTD for Roscommon–Galway2020–
Spokesperson on DefenceJohn BradyTD for Wicklow2020–
Spokesperson on Foreign AffairsJohn BradyTD for Wicklow2020–
Spokesperson on EducationDonnchadh Ó LaoghaireTD for Cork South–Central2020–
Spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and EmploymentLouise O'ReillyTD for Dublin Fingal2020–
Spokesperson on HealthDavid CullinaneTD for Waterford2020–
Spokesperson on Irish, the Gaeltacht, Art and CultureAengus Ó SnodaighTD for Dublin South–Central2020–
Spokesperson on Higher Education, Innovation and ScienceRose Conway-WalshTD for Mayo2020–
Spokesperson on Housing, Local Government and HeritageEoin Ó BroinTD for Dublin Mid–West2020–
Spokesperson on JusticeMartin KennyTD for Sligo–Leitrim2020–
Spokesperson on Media, Tourism, Art, Culture and SportsImelda MunsterTD for Louth2020–
Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and ReformMairéad FarrellTD for Galway West2020–

Chief Whip

Junior spokespersons

On 7 July 2020, Sinn Féin announced the appointments of the new junior spokespeople as well as the Deputy Whip and Councillor Liaison.
PortfolioNameElected officeTerm
Deputy Whip
Councillor Liaison
Junior spokesperson on Local Government Reform
Denise MitchellTD for Dublin Bay North2020–
Junior spokesperson on Addiction, Recovery and Wellbeing Thomas GouldTD for Cork North–Central2020–
Junior spokesperson on Climate JusticeLynn BoylanSenator for Agricultural Panel2020–
Junior spokesperson on Communications and Broadband StrategyRuairí Ó MurchúTD for Louth2020–
Junior spokesperson on Community DevelopmentPaul DonnellyTD for Dublin West2020–
Junior spokesperson on DefenceSorca ClarkeTD for Longford–Westmeath2020–
Junior spokesperson on Disability Rights and CarersPauline TullyTD for Cavan–Monaghan2020–
Junior spokesperson on Equality, Inclusion and Law ReformPa DalyTD for Kerry2020–
Junior spokesperson on Mental HealthMark WardTD for Dublin Mid–West2020–
Junior spokesperson on Older PeoplePatricia RyanTD for Kildare South2020–
Junior spokesperson on SportChris AndrewsTD for Dublin Bay South2020–