These are the front benches of Micheál Martin from 2011 until the present day. Initial front bench 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 Ireland Mary Hanafin - Deputy Leader and Spokesperson on Environment Brian Lenihan Jnr1 - Spokesperson on Finance Averil Power4 - Spokesperson on Political Reform Michael McGrath - Spokesperson on Financial Sector Reform Seán Fleming - Spokesperson on Public Sector Reform John Curran - Spokesperson on Justice and Law Reform Niall Collins - Spokesperson on Defence Dara Calleary - Spokesperson on Enterprise, Employment & Innovation John McGuinness - Spokesperson on Small Business Mary Coughlan1 - Spokesperson on Education and Skills Willie O'Dea - Spokesperson on Communications, Energy & Natural Resources Brendan Smith - Spokesperson on Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Billy Kelleher - Spokesperson on Transport Peter Power - Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs & Trade Marc McSharry2 - Spokesperson on Tourism & Arts Darragh O'Brien - Spokesperson on Sport Pat Carey - Spokesperson on Community, Equality & Gaeltacht Affairs Éamon Ó Cuív1 - Spokesperson on Social Protection Mary Fitzpatrick3 - Spokesperson on Housing & Urban Development Barry Andrews - Spokesperson on Health and Children Jim O'Callaghan3 - Spokesperson on Constitutional Reform and Legal Adviser 1 Then minister with responsibility for this area 2 Then a Senator 3 Then a local politician 4 Not then in public office 2011 post-election reshuffle Following 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 Ireland Brian Lenihan Jnr - Deputy Leader and Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath - Spokesperson on Public Expenditure & Financial Sector Reform Seán Fleming - Spokesperson on Public Sector Reform Dara Calleary - Spokesperson on Justice, Equality & Defence John McGuinness - Spokesperson on Small Business & Regulatory Framework (also Fianna Fáil nominee for Chair of the Public Accounts Committee) Brendan Smith - Spokesperson on Education and Skills Éamon Ó Cuív - Spokesperson on Communications, Energy & Natural Resources Michael Moynihan - Spokesperson on Agriculture and Food John Browne - Spokesperson on Marine & Fisheries Seamus Kirk - Spokesperson