• 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: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (10 Jul 2025)

“Dáil Éireann passed the Statute Law Revision Bill 2024 on 9 July 2025, considered by virtue of Article 20.2.2° of the Constitution as a Bill initiated in Dáil Éireann, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann passed the Mental Health Bill 2024 on 9 July 2025, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil...”

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (10 Jul 2025)

“The Cathaoirleach has 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 provide funding for ExWell classes to ensure all people are given the opportunity to take part in physical activity. Senator Eileen Lynch - The need for the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to...”

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Promotion (10 Jul 2025)

“I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins, to the House and thank him for coming in to discuss these important issues.”

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• Has spoken in 138 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") 478 times in debates — above average among Senators.
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