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Maria Byrne

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Agricultural Panel · active 2021-04-23 to 2026-10-01
2,247Contributions
465Votes cast
99.4%On prevailing side
163Tá
302Níl

On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 462 of 465 decisive votes (0 abstentions excluded). Read it as a government-or-opposition indicator rather than a measure of influence — the figure is near 100% for members supporting the government of the day and near 0% for those opposing it.

Party over time

This is the point of the site: contributions keep the party held on the day, not the one held now.

PartyRecorded asContributionsPeriod
CC Ceann Comhairle / Chair 1,584 2022-06-29 – 2026-10-01
FG Fine Gael 663 2021-04-23 – 2026-09-23

Membership spells on record: FG 2016-04-25–2020-03-29 · FG 2021-04-21–2025-01-29 · FG 2025-01-29–present

Record

CC 2025-05-15 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

As there are no other Senators wishing to contribute, I call the Acting Leader to respond.

CC 2025-05-15 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

I welcome the students from Straffan National School in County Kildare and Sancta Maria College in Rathfarnham. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today, especially to the Seanad. It is the tradition of the House that they have homework off for the rest of the day.

CC 2025-05-15 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

It is the week, is it? I hope they enjoy their visit.

FG 2025-05-15 · Seanad
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements

I propose to share time with Senators Scahill, Cathal Byrne and Nelson Murray.

FG 2025-05-15 · Seanad
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements

I thank the Minister of State for coming to discuss this all-important issue. I know from working with her previously how passionate she is about the subject and how committed she is to changing the way we think of mental health and resolving the issues. It is frightening that it is predominantly young men who are affected by these issues. There is a higher suicide rate among young men than young females. This morning, the Limerick Mental Health Association hosted a business breakfast with over 300 people in attend…

FG 2025-05-15 · Seanad
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements

Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

FG 2025-05-14 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

I wish to raise the issue of BusConnects. Limerick is due to launch its BusConnects network shortly. There is an industrial estate in Annacotty, Limerick, where more than 2,000 people work. Lacking foresight, Bus Éireann will not run a bus out to the Annacotty Business Park. I have spoken to businesses there and have met them. Some of them even ask people when they apply for a job whether they have a car or a mode of transport of getting there because it is quite a distance - more than 2.5 km - from the next bus st…

FG 2025-05-14 · Seanad
Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: Second Stage

I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House discuss this important issue. I compliment Senator Keogan and the other Senators who signed the Bill. The sentiments behind it are very important. A few years ago, a consultant at the Mater hospital spoke about two young men who had suffered from cardiac arrests. Allegedly, they had consumed eight to ten cans of drinks that contained stimulants. I understand the sentiments behind the Bill and I believe we need to examine this issue. I also understand where the M…

CC 2025-05-14 · Seanad
Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: Second Stage

I understand that Senators Scahill and Kennelly wish to share time equally. Is that agreed? Agreed.

CC 2025-05-14 · Seanad
Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: Second Stage

As there are no other Senators indicating, I will call the Minister of State.

FG 2025-05-13 · Seanad
Order of Business

I wish to raise something I raised last week, which is to pass a vote of sympathy to the former Deputy Brian Leddin on the passing of his mother, Kathleen, a former councillor and mayor of Limerick. She was buried on Saturday and may she rest in peace. She served on the council in Limerick for 25 years and her husband before her was mayor of Limerick. Brian Leddin was a Deputy in the last Dáil and I propose a vote of sympathy. I wish to mention sunscreen. We have beautiful weather at the moment and everybody is out…

FG 2025-05-13 · Seanad
Order of Business

I am looking at Senator Brady in front of me. Many other farmers do not wear caps when they are out and we need to encourage them to wear sunscreen.

CC 2025-05-13 · Seanad
Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages

I welcome to the Gallery the guests of Senator O'Loughlin from Seattle in Washington state. I hope they enjoy their visit to the Seanad and to Leinster House.

CC 2025-05-13 · Seanad
Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages

When is it intended to take Report Stage?

CC 2025-05-13 · Seanad
Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages

Is that agreed? Agreed.

CC 2025-05-13 · Seanad
Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages

When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?

CC 2025-05-13 · Seanad
Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages

Is that agreed? Agreed.

CC 2025-05-13 · Seanad
Parole (Special Advocates) Bill 2024: Second Stage

I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan.

CC 2025-05-13 · Seanad
Parole (Special Advocates) Bill 2024: Second Stage

Is that agreed? Agreed.

CC 2025-05-13 · Seanad
Parole (Special Advocates) Bill 2024: Second Stage

Senators Ryan and Collins are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

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