Sinéad Gibney
Sinéad Gibney is a newly elected member of the Dáil Éireann representing the Labour Party for Limerick City. She has quickly gained attention for her passionate advocacy on housing issues, expressing dismay over the absence of key government ministers during crucial debates. As a fresh face in Irish politics, Gibney aims to hold the government accountable and ensure that the voices of her constituents are heard in discussions surrounding the ongoing housing crisis.
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Sinéad Gibney is a Social Democrats TD who dismisses the government's proposed social media ban.
Anton Savage is incredulous as political peace breaks out – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-20
Sinéad Gibney questioned whether the establishment of the AI Office could influence its later development.
AI-produced material online threatens to ‘erode the foundations of democratic life’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-18
Social Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney asked Ms Smyth if the Government would support the effort to 'gut' the AI Act.
Social networks could be treated as publishers if they host illegal content, Minister of State says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-27
Sinead Gibney pointed out the flaws in existing legislation regarding commercial dog breeding.
Dáil deputies make their love for dogs (and cats) known in emotional animal welfare debate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-11
Sinead Gibney is a Social Democrats TD who expressed concerns about age verification for social media.
Could Ireland follow Australia and ban under-16s from social media? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-06
Sinéad Gibney supported the motion to de-name Herzog Park and suggested consulting Ireland’s Jewish community about a new name.
Sinn Féin should study its own political history before demanding Herzog Park be renamed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-03
Social Democrats TD Sinead Gibney said it is hard to accept the Government are working to get the Bill right.
‘No plans’ to drop Occupied Territories Bill but legislation ‘not straightforward’, says McEntee – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-30
Gibney is a TD for Dublin-Rathdown who rents after her home became unsuitable for her family.
How many TDs and Senators live in rented homes? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-04
The host draws on his own years as a deputy as he quizzes Sinéad Gibney, of the Social Democrats.
Ivan Yates swaps ranting for raving, showing unexpected knowledge of nightclubs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-11
Sinead Gibney, TD, questioned Patricia Scanlon about the quality of work in the context of AI job transitions.
AI ‘could significantly increase unemployment’ Oireachtas committee told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-25
Social Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney hit out at the EU and said its 'descent into moral turpitude has been both swift and shocking'.
Services decision to be based on advice from Attorney General – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-24
Sinéad Gibney disclosed her own relationship with alcohol during a Dáil session to support her opposition to delaying health-warning labels on alcohol products.
Sinéad Gibney tells of how cousin Des Bishop ‘helped me to reflect on my own drinking’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-21
Social Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney told the Dáil she has not drunk alcohol for more than 13 years.
TD admits she hasn’t drunk alcohol in over 13 years during impassioned plea to not delay health-warning labels – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-20
Sinéad Gibney of the Social Democrats said the Government had insisted the State is not selling the bonds.
Opposition tables second motion to ban Central Bank role in approving Israeli bonds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-09
Sinéad Gibney contributed to discussions on left unity for the Social Democrats.
There’s never been a better time for a left allianceIreland· 2025-06-06
Sinéad Gibney criticized the government's approach to the issue of Palestine.
Taoiseach and SF leader clash over Bill to prevent Central Bank having any involvement with Israeli bonds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-28
Sinéad Gibney highlighted the pay disparity between senior producers in the Irish-speaking radio station and RTÉ.
Ryan Tubridy has not repaid RTÉ €150,000 he received for Renault deal, Bakhurst tells Media Committee – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-28
Sinéad Gibney is a member of the Social Democrats who participated in the discussion on left-wing collaboration.
Hecklers ejected from Dublin event as Bernie Sanders refuses to call Israel’s actions genocide – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-26
Sinéad Gibney acknowledged the need for greater collaboration among left parties to offer a real alternative.
Sinn Féin failed to build required bridges with left parties before last election, McDonald says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-24Sinéad Gibney is the party’s spokesperson on enterprise, trade and employment.
It’s been like Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds on Merrion Street since the sun started to shine – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-17
Sinéad Gibney, the former chief commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, is one of the party’s most high-profile TDs.
Practicality rather than divisions behind front-bench reshuffle, Social Democrats say – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-15
Social Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney spoke at the event.
Government warned changes to triple-lock system will be fought – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-10
Social Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney welcomed the announcement that there might be a change in the skort rule.
Skorts the order of the day as SF women make co-ordinated fashion statement – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-08
Social Democrats TD Sineád Gibney said that the progressive values of modern Ireland should be reflected in national organisations.
Opposition parties rally around camogie players favouring shorts over skorts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-08
Sinéad Gibney of the Social Democrats has called for a rules-based system that respects people’s rights to seek asylum.
What is changing beyond all the talk of reform? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-13
Sinéad Gibney accused Conor McGregor and Donald Trump of anti-immigrant rhetoric.
Donald Trump, Conor McGregor praise each other’s work ethics during St Patrick’s Day meeting at the White House – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-17
Sinéad Gibney challenged sexism in a recent Dáil debate.
If men were killing beetles at the rate they’re attacking women, something would be done – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14
The Ceann Comhairle called the next speaker, Social Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney.
Ceann Comhairle tells Opposition leaders it is clear there will not be consensus in row – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-26
Social Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney said Ireland’s patriarchal society tolerates misogyny.
List of convicted sex offenders to be published publicly like tax offenders list – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-26Sinéad Gibney, defence spokeswoman for the Social Democrats, stated that the triple lock is integral to neutrality.
Could Irish peacekeepers end up in Ukraine if EU is drawn in to protect a ceasefire? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-23
