• 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: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Sep 2021)

“Yesterday, theLimerick Leaderreported that almost 50% of family carers have some form of mental health issued. During the pandemic we have depended so much on family carers to care for loved ones. They have helped to keep people at home and maintain stability.Care Alliance Ireland has shown that in the ten years between 2009 and 2019 there was a 70% increase in the number of carers...”

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

“Apologies, I was at another meeting. I support the Bill and I compliment my Fianna Fáil colleagues on bringing it forward. We have all come across people who have been harassed or stalked by people.It is not a very pleasant experience, which is the whole sentiment of what is before us tonight. I welcome that the Minister of State and the Government are not opposing the Bill. I look...”

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2021)

“I congratulate Senators Moynihan and Ward and wish them all the best for their future. Today is a unique day as this week many first-year university students came to campuses. I pay tribute to the people in different universities and institutes of technology who made campuses safe for students to come back on site. For many students even in second year it is their first time setting foot...”

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• Has spoken in 32 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — below average among Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 206 times in debates — average among Senators.
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