Sinéad Gibney

Meet Sinéad

I’m Sinéad Gibney, the Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown.

I became a politician because I believe we should all have a roof over our heads, be looked after when we’re sick, and receive support when we need it, regardless of means, and I don’t think those things will be delivered with our current government.

Before politics, I was the Chief Commissioner, and previously the inaugural Director, of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. I also founded and led the corporate social responsibility function for Google Ireland.

I raised my daughter as a lone parent, and I’m now married to my wonderful partner, Mark. I’m using all that experience to represent the people of Dublin Rathdown in Leinster House.

As a TD I want to champion peace and diplomacy, a fair deal for workers, and public spending and services that are accountable and deliver for the people of Ireland.

Sinéad’s Priorities

• Economic accountability – Ensuring we are getting value for money and delivering on public services for all.
• Foreign Policy – Ireland should uphold its reputation for peace, diplomacy, human rights, and justice on the world stage.
• Palestine – We need to enact the Occupied Territories Bill and fulfil our duties under international law to prevent further genocide.
• Trade & Enterprise – We need to better protect ordinary people from geopolitical shocks and support indigenous businesses.
• Workers’ Rights – Pushing for fair pay for fair work, the right to organise, and protections for workers against retaliation.
• Equality – Upholding human rights and protections for minority groups, including people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ people, and ethnic minorities.
• Defence – Maintain the triple lock and protect Ireland’s neutrality, while funding our Defence Forces to get back to a point of proper functioning.