Sinéad Gibney

Meet Sinéad

I’m Sinéad Gibney, the Social Democrats General Election candidate for Dublin Rathdown.

Until recently, I was the Chief Commissioner 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 recently ran in the European election as the Dublin Social Democrat candidate. I want to use all my experience to represent the people of Dublin Rathdown in Leinster House.

I’m excited to offer you a Social Democrat option on the ballot for the first time in the next General Election. As a party, we believe in an inclusive, fair and just Ireland in which dignity, respect and equality of outcome are paramount.

I’ve decided to go into politics 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.

Sinéad’s Priorities

• Economic Fairness – Creating a fairer Dublin, where people can access decent work and decent homes.
• Housing – An affordable housing programme to provide more affordable housing in Dublin.
• Security – Protecting the rule of law, and taking strong measures against those that threaten it, while defending Irish neutrality.
• Climate – Climate action that moves us away from fossil fuels and captures the opportunities presented by a just transition.
• Workers Rights – Harnessing positive measures to advance workers’ rights.
• Equality – Upholding human rights and protections for minority groups, including people with disability, LGBTQI+ people, and ethnic minorities.