Labour Party Frontbench
See also: Government of the 31st Dáil| Portfolio | Spokesperson |
|---|---|
| Party Leader, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade |
Eamon Gilmore |
| Deputy Leader, Minister for Social Protection |
Joan Burton |
| Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources | Pat Rabbitte |
| Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform | Brendan Howlin |
| Minister for Education and Skills | Ruairi Quinn |
| Minister of State for Public and Commuter Transport | Alan Kelly |
| Minister of State for Housing and Planning | Jan O'Sullivan |
| Minister of State for Primary Care | Alex White |
| Minister of State for Trade and Development | Joe Costello |
| Minister of State for Research and Innovation | Seán Sherlock |
| Minister of State for Disability, Equality and Mental Health | Kathleen Lynch |
| Party whip | Emmet Stagg |
| Seanad Leader | Ivana Bacik |
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