Senator Maria Byrne

Maria has been elected on the Agricultural Panel of the 25th Seanad since April 2016. Maria was elected Leas Cathaoirleach of Seanad Eireann on the 19^th February 2025. Currently Maria serves as Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Health having previously served as Spokesperson on Finance and Education.. She previously served as a Councillor on Limerick City and County Council from 1999 up until her election to Seanad Éireann in 2016. During her time on the Council, Maria also served as Mayor of Limerick from 2010 to 2011.

Maria is involved in many sporting organisations locally and works in a voluntary capacity with the Special Olympics and also St. Gabriel’s Foundation. She has also previously served on the Governing Bodies boards of both Limerick Institute of Technology (TUS) and the University of Limerick. She is also a past president and current member of Limerick Shannon Rotary Club. Current Chairperson of Gaelcolaiste Luimnigh.