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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.

Latest News

Half-hearted commitment to Basic Income for the Arts leaves artists in limbo

The extension of the Basic Income for the Arts scheme is welcome, but Budget 2026 lacks detail, timelines, and confirmation of whether artists with disabilities will be accounted for, according to Social Democrats arts and culture spokesperson Sinéad Gibney. Deputy Gibney said: “I welcome that the Basic Income for the Arts scheme will be extended […]

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Tánaiste must explain why he gave partial information to the Dáil about GAA Palestine visa refusal

Was the Tánaiste kept in the dark or did he give partial information to the Dáil?  The Tánaiste must explain why he omitted the main reason visas for a Palestinian GAA club were refused during the summer when answering questions on this issue in the Dáil, according to Social Democrats spokesperson for sport Sinéad Gibney. […]

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Lack of accountability for Big Tech has created massive threat to national security

The government must stand up to tech giants when it comes to securing our data, according to Social Democrats media spokesperson Sinéad Gibney. Deputy Gibney said: “The Data Protection Commission has completely let us down when it comes to protecting our privacy – it is clear as day that our regulators are wholly unable to […]

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