Seán Sherlock (born 6 December 1972) is an Irish former Labour Party politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Cork East constituency from 2007 to 2024.

He was educated locally at St. Patrick's Boys' National School and the Patrician Academy, before later attending Cork College of Commerce.

Sherlock first became directly involved in politics when he served a six-month internship with MEP Proinsias De Rossa, in his office at the European Parliament.

[citation needed] When Joe Sherlock announced that he would not be contesting the 2007 general election, Seán was selected to succeed him.

[citation needed] Sherlock retained his Dáil seat at the 2011 general election, topping the poll in Cork East.

[7] According to the Irish government the legislation was intended to close a loophole after a High Court case in 2010, in which EMI sued UPC, an internet service provider, over illegal downloads.

[20][21] In July 2020, Sherlock was appointed Labour Party spokesperson on Social Protection, Rural and Community Affairs and the Islands, including Agriculture and the Marine.