Senator Paddy Burke
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 1979-2003.
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