The Labour Party is the fifth-largest

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in the

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. The Labour Party leader appoints a team of TDs and Senators to speak for the party on different issues. When the Labour Party was in Government their front bench consisted of the ministerial officeholders. The Labour Party has been in opposition since March 2016 and accordingly, their front bench areas of responsibility broadly correspond to those of

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ministers. The current front bench was announced on 7 July 2020, consisting of TDs and Senators. The 2016–2020 front bench additionally featured former TDs and sitting County Councillors.

Labour Party Frontbench

Dáil Éireann

Seanad Éireann

Local Government

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