This was announced on 31 January 2011. The biggest surprise was the inclusion of then unknown and unelected Averil Power. Jim O'Callaghan, at this time a local politician known only for being a brother of RTÉ personality Miriam O'Callaghan, was also included.
Micheál Martin - Leader and Spokesperson on Northern IrelandMary Hanafin - Deputy Leader and Spokesperson on EnvironmentBrian Lenihan, Jnr1 - Spokesperson on FinanceAveril Power4 - Spokesperson on Political ReformMichael McGrath - Spokesperson on Financial Sector ReformSeán Fleming - Spokesperson on Public Sector ReformJohn Curran - Spokesperson on Justice and Law ReformNiall Collins - Spokesperson on DefenceDara Calleary - Spokesperson on Enterprise, Employment & InnovationJohn McGuinness - Spokesperson on Small BusinessMary Coughlan1 - Spokesperson on Education and SkillsWillie O'Dea - Spokesperson on Communications, Energy & Natural ResourcesBrendan Smith - Spokesperson on Agriculture, Fisheries & FoodBilly Kelleher - Spokesperson on TransportPeter Power - Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs & TradeMarc McSharry2 - Spokesperson on Tourism & ArtsDarragh O'Brien - Spokesperson on SportPat Carey - Spokesperson on Community, Equality & Gaeltacht AffairsÉamon Ó Cuív1 - Spokesperson on Social ProtectionMary Fitzpatrick3 - Spokesperson on Housing & Urban DevelopmentBarry Andrews - Spokesperson on Health and ChildrenJim O'Callaghan3 - Spokesperson on Constitutional Reform and Legal Adviser1 Then minister with responsibility for this area2 Then a Senator3 Then a local politician4 Not then in public officeFollowing the 2011 general election, a number of members of Martin's front bench lost their seats, meaning a reshuffle was necessary. This was announced on 12 April 2011.
Micheál Martin - Leader and Spokesperson on Northern IrelandBrian Lenihan, Jnr - Deputy Leader and Spokesperson on FinanceMichael McGrath - Spokesperson on Public Expenditure & Financial Sector ReformSeán Fleming - Spokesperson on Public Sector ReformDara Calleary - Spokesperson on Justice, Equality & DefenceJohn McGuinness - Spokesperson on Small Business & Regulatory Framework (also Fianna Fáil nominee for Chair of the Public Accounts Committee)Brendan Smith - Spokesperson on Education and SkillsÉamon Ó Cuív - Spokesperson on Communications, Energy & Natural ResourcesMichael Moynihan - Spokesperson on Agriculture and FoodJohn Browne - Spokesperson on Marine & FisheriesSeamus Kirk - Spokesperson on Horticulture & Rural AffairsTimmy Dooley - Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and SportRobert Troy - Spokesperson on Arts & HeritageNiall Collins - Spokesperson on Environment, Community & Local GovernmentMichael Kitt - Spokesperson on Housing, Planning & Gaeltacht AffairsBarry Cowen - Spokesperson on Social ProtectionBilly Kelleher - Spokesperson on HealthCharlie McConalogue - Spokesperson on ChildrenJim O'Callaghan1 - Legal Adviser1 Then a local politicianDeputy Leader and Spokesperson on Finance Brian Lenihan, Jnr died in office in the early hours of 10 June 2011. Éamon Ó Cuív was named Deputy Leader in his place and Michael McGrath, then Spokesperson on Public Expenditure & Financial Sector Reform, was appointed Spokesperson on Finance. Seán Fleming combined McGrath's previous role with his own, Spokesperson on Public Sector Reform.
Micheál Martin - Leader and Spokesperson on Northern IrelandÉamon Ó Cuív - Deputy Leader and Spokesperson on Communications, Energy & Natural ResourcesMichael McGrath - Spokesperson on FinanceSeán Fleming - Spokesperson on Public Expenditure & ReformDara Calleary - Spokesperson on Justice, Equality & DefenceJohn McGuinness - Spokesperson on Small Business & Regulatory Framework (also Fianna Fáil nominee for Chair of the Public Accounts Committee)Brendan Smith - Spokesperson on Education and SkillsMichael Moynihan - Spokesperson on Agriculture and FoodJohn Browne - Spokesperson on Marine & FisheriesSeamus Kirk - Spokesperson on Horticulture & Rural AffairsTimmy Dooley - Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and SportRobert Troy - Spokesperson on Arts & HeritageNiall Collins - Spokesperson on Environment, Community & Local GovernmentMichael Kitt - Spokesperson on Housing, Planning & Gaeltacht AffairsBarry Cowen - Spokesperson on Social ProtectionBilly Kelleher - Spokesperson on HealthCharlie McConalogue - Spokesperson on ChildrenJim O'Callaghan1 - Legal Adviser1 Then a local politicianDeputy Leader Éamon Ó Cuív soon fell out with Leader Micheál Martin and left his post. While Ó Cuív served on the backbenches the post of Deputy Leadership was vacant. On 12 June 2012, Martin announced another reshuffle but decined to give anyone the position of Deputy Leader. Ten changes were made in total.
Micheál Martin - Leader and Spokesperson on Northern IrelandMichael McGrath - Spokesperson on FinanceSeán Fleming - Spokesperson on Public Expenditure & ReformNiall Collins - Spokesperson on Justice & EqualitySeán Ó Fearghaíl - Chief Whip and Spokesperson on Constitutional Reform and Arts & Culture and DefenceJohn McGuinness - Spokesperson on Small Business & Regulatory FrameworkDara Calleary - Spokesperson on Enterprise, Jobs & InnovationCharlie McConalogue - Spokesperson on Education & SkillsBarry Cowen - Spokesperson on EnvironmentMichael Moynihan - Spokesperson on Communications, Energy & Natural ResourcesÉamon Ó Cuív - Spokesperson on AgricultureJohn Browne - Spokesperson on Marine & FisheriesSeamus Kirk - Spokesperson on Horticulture & Rural AffairsTimmy Dooley - Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and SportBrendan Smith - Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs & TradeMichael Kitt - Spokesperson on Housing, Planning & Gaeltacht AffairsWillie O'Dea - Spokesperson on Social Protection & EqualityBilly Kelleher - Spokesperson on HealthRobert Troy - Spokesperson on ChildrenJim O'Callaghan1 - Legal Adviser1 Then a local politicianFollowing the 2016 general election and government formation, Martin announced these spokespeople on 18 May. Those no longer serving included Colm Keaveney, who lost his seat, and Seán Ó Fearghaíl, elected to the role of Ceann Comhairle. In a new departure, a number of women were included.
Micheál Martin - Leader and Spokesperson on Northern IrelandMichael Moynihan - Fianna Fáil WhipMichael McGrath - Spokesperson on FinanceDara Calleary - Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and ReformJim O'Callaghan - Spokesperson on Justice and EqualityLisa Chambers - Spokesperson on DefenceNiall Collins - Spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise and InnovationThomas Byrne - Spokesperson on Education and SkillsTimmy Dooley - Spokesperson on Communications, Environment and Natural ResourcesCharlie McConalogue - Spokesperson on Agriculture, Food and the MarineÉamon Ó Cuív - Spokesperson on Regional Development, Rural Affairs and the GaeltachtRobert Troy - Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and SportDarragh O'Brien - Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and TradeBarry Cowen - Spokesperson on Housing, Planning and Local GovernmentWillie O'Dea - Spokesperson on Social ProtectionBilly Kelleher - Spokesperson on HealthAnne Rabbitte - Spokesperson on Children and Youth AffairsNiamh Smyth - Spokesperson on Arts and HeritageMargaret Murphy O'Mahony - Spokesperson on DisabilityJames Browne - Spokesperson on Mental HealthJohn Lahart - Spokesperson on DublinSenator Catherine Ardagh - Fianna Fáil Leader in the Seanad