Mary Lou McDonald
Irish politician and party leader
Born
May 1st, 1969
56 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Ireland
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Served as the President of Sinn Féin since 2018. Elected as a member of the Dáil Éireann in 2011, representing Dublin Central. Advocated for various social issues and worked on policies related to housing and health care. McDonald has been a prominent figure in Irish politics, participating in numerous debates and campaigns focused on the reunification of Ireland and equality.
President of Sinn Féin since 2018
Elected to Dáil Éireann in 2011
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