Sinn Féin Front Bench
Sinn Féin Front Bench since 2020
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Mary Lou McDonald has served as the Leader of the Opposition since 27 June 2020, following the formation of the government of the 33rd Dáil after the 2020 general election. McDonald has continued in this role following the formation of the government of the 34th Dáil.
McDonald Front Bench | |
|---|---|
| Opposition front bench of Ireland | |
McDonald with members of her front bench during the nomination of the Taoiseach in April 2024 | |
| Date formed | 10 February 2018 |
| People and organisations | |
| Mary Lou McDonald | |
Member party | |
Status in legislature | 39 / 174 (22%) (2024)37 / 160 (23%) (2020)23 / 158 (15%) (2018) |
| History | |
| Legislature terms | 34th Dáil 33rd Dáil 32nd Dáil |
| Predecessor | Second Martin Front Bench |
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 |
| Deputy Whip | Denise Mitchell | TD for Dublin Bay North |
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]