President of Sinn Féin
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The president of Sinn Féin (Irish: Uachtarán Shinn Féin) is the most senior politician within the Sinn Féin political party in Ireland. Since 10 February 2018, the office has been held by Mary Lou McDonald, following the decision of Gerry Adams to stand down as leader of the party and not seek re-election again.[1] Unlike other political parties, the president of Sinn Féin does not have the power to dismiss or appoint their deputy and to dismiss or appoint parliamentary party members to front bench positions. These decisions are taken by the Ard Chomhairle (National Executive).
President of Sinn Féin | |
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Inaugural holder | Edward Martyn |
Formation | 28 November 1905 |
Website | Mary Lou McDonald TD |
If the president is not a member of Dáil Éireann, then a TD is appointed in their place to act as the leader of the parliamentary party.
The vice president of Sinn Féin is Michelle O'Neill.[2]