Opposition Front Bench (Ireland)

Opposition Front Bench (Ireland)

The Opposition Front Bench in Ireland are the front (and most visible) benches of the parties outside the Government.

Since the 2011 elections, two parties occupy the front benches on the opposition side:

  • Fianna Fáil Front Bench
  • Sinn Féin Front Bench

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