• 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: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

“I thank the Minister of State. Before I call Senator Pauline O'Reilly, I welcome members of the National Learning Network from Athy. They are guests of our colleague, Senator Wall. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House. They are welcome.”

Seanad: Protection of Children (Online Age Verification) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

“My apologies but I had to leave for a short while to attend my committee to provide a quorum. I thank the Minister for coming today and I thank Senator Mullen for bringing forward this all-important Bill. The legislation highlights what is out there and the pitfalls that can be experienced by the young and the not so young. The Minister has gone a long way in terms of her Department...”

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2024: Second and Subsequent Stages (11 Jul 2024)

“When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?”

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