• Fine Gael Senator (Agricultural Panel)
• Entered the Seanad on 25 April 2016 — General election
• Email me whenever Maria Byrne speaks (no more than once per day)

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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 Apr 2025)

“I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Teresa Costello - the need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the systematic shortcomings and waiting times encountered by younger women when presenting with symptoms of breast cancer; and on the need for the BreastCheck screening programme to be extended to women...”

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (2 Apr 2025)

“Before I call Senator Costello, I welcome rang a ceathair from Scoil Mobhí in Glasnevin, who are on a school tour of Leinster House today with their múinteoir, Cillín MacDonnacha. Former Senator Marie Sherlock's son is among the students in this class. I wish them an enjoyable visit to Seanad Éireann and I hope they enjoy their time here today.”

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cancer Services (2 Apr 2025)

“The Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, is welcome this morning.”

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• Has spoken in 84 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well above average among Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average among Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 431 times in debates — above average among Senators.
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