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is the second largest

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in the Oireachtas and 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

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ministers.

Sinn Féin Front Bench

Following

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's appointment as Taoiseach on 27 June 2020, Mary Lou McDonald became the second

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and first woman to hold the role of Leader of the Opposition. On 2 July 2020, Mary Lou McDonald announced the new frontbench team, including the roles of

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and Aengus Ó Snodaigh who will be in attendance at front bench meetings.

Front Bench spokespersons

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.

References

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