Senator Paddy Burke is Cathaoirleach of the Seanad. He was elected to Seanad Éireann on the Agricultural Panel in April 2011.

Paddy Burke has been a Senator since 1993.

He has served as Seanad Spokesperson on Defence and Emigrant Affairs and Leas Cathaoirleach of the Seanad.

Paddy served as a member of Mayo County Council between 1979-03.