Senator Maria Byrne

Maria was elected to the Agricultural Panel of the 25th Seanad in April 2016. Currently Maria serves as Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Finance. She previously served as a Councillor on Limerick City and County Council from 1999 up until her election to Seanad Éireann. 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 Our Lady of Lourdes Community Centre, the Special Olympics and also St. Gabriel’s School and Centre. She has also previously served on the Governing Bodies boards of both Limerick Institute of Technology and the University of Limerick. She is also a current member of Limerick and Shannon Rotary Club and is a Limerick member.

Going forward Maria’s priorities for the constituency of Limerick City include the economic development of Limerick as one of Ireland’s major cities enhancing the capacity of the city to attract investment thereby providing substantial and sustainable job creation for Limerick. She is committed to promoting Limerick as an attractive destination for tourists and an ardent supporter of Shannon Airport and its economic importance to both Limerick and the Mid-West Region. Maria also intends to focus her efforts on advocating for Limerick to become a centre of excellence for education in Ireland given the strength of the various educational institutions located in the county.

News & Statements

Department of Sport dropped the ball with loss of major sporting event for Limerick - Byrne

The Minister for Sport must prioritise Ireland’s regions to make sure they don’t miss out on opportunities to host major sporting events in the future, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

16th April 2024

Fianna Fáil convert to Fine Gael’s policies of putting money back in people’s pockets

The prospect of further tax cuts in Budget 2025 by Government parties is a welcome acceptance of Fine Gael’s key priorities, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Maria Byrne said to hear Fianna Fáil Ministers repeatedly talking of more money back in people’s pockets over recent days, through revenue relief and other measures, seven months before the next Budget is a great development.

15th April 2024

Time to split the VAT rate and protect our small businesses – Byrne

A tailored hospitality VAT rate is necessary to support small businesses disproportionately affected by an avalanche of cost increases, Fine Gael Senator has said.

2nd April 2024

Phased payments could transform the Croí Cónaithe Scheme for prospective homebuyers – Byrne

The implementation of a phased payment system for the Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund Scheme could greatly benefit prospective homeowners, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

29th February 2024

Good news for medical card holders who choose to rent a room – Byrne

Medical card assessments will not be impacted by Rent-a-Room scheme participants who earn up to €14,000 annually, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

23rd January 2024

2024 will be landmark year for Limerick with Ireland’s first directly elected Lord Mayor – Byrne

The direct election of a Lord Mayor for Limerick in 2024 will pave the way for the most significant local government reforms since the foundation of the State, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

14th December 2023

National diabetes register needed to tackle concerns of diabetics – Byrne

The absence of a national diabetes register is preventing the best outcomes for diabetics in Ireland, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

12th November 2023

Revenue must extend its helpline hours for customers – Byrne

The Revenue Commissioners should expand their current helpline hours to assist taxpayers with their queries, according to a Fine Gael Senator.

8th November 2023

Retention of three electricity credits will provide comfort this winter – Byrne

Budget 2024’s retention of the three electricity credits will be welcome news in all households, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

10th October 2023

Why do Sinn Féin want to punish pensioners – Byrne

Pensioners who have worked all their lives and contributed to the wellbeing of this country will be shunned in favour of others by Sinn Féin, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

5th October 2023

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Contact Details

Address:

Leinster House
Kildare Street
Dublin 2

Email:

maria.byrne@oireachtas.ie

Phone:

01-6183125