• 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 (16 Jul 2026)

“I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Garret Kelleher - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the section 39 core funding and State support being provided to Westgate Foundation, Ballincollig, County Cork. Senator Laura Harmon - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an...”

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Care (16 Jul 2026)

“I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kieran O'Donnell.”

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Care (16 Jul 2026)

“Before I call on the Minister of State, I would like to acknowledge Senator Kelleher's parents in the Gallery. It is great to see them here for the Senator's debate.”

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• Has spoken in 307 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") 586 times in debates — above average among Senators.
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