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Irish politician (born 1967)

For the Australian scientist and academic, see Maria Byrne (biologist).
SenatorMaria Byrne
Byrne in November 2022
Senator
Incumbent
Assumed office
21 April 2021
In office
8 June 2016 – 29 June 2020
ConstituencyAgricultural Panel
Personal details
Born (1967-11-27) 27 November 1967 (age 57)
Limerick, Ireland
Political partyFine Gael

Maria Byrne (born 27 November 1967) is an Irish Fine Gael politician who has served as a Senator for the Agricultural Panel since April 2021. She was previously a senator from 2016 to 2020.

She previously served as a member of Limerick City and County Council from 1999 up until her election to Seanad Éireann. During her time on the Council, she also served as Mayor of Limerick from 2010 to 2011.

She was the Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson for Education and Skills. At the 2020 general election, she was a Fine Gael candidate for Dáil Éireann in the Limerick City constituency, but was not elected. She lost her Seanad seat at the 2020 Seanad election, but was a successful candidate at the 2021 Seanad by-elections.

References

  1. "Maria Byrne". Oireachtas Members Database. Archived from the original on 14 July 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  2. ^ "Maria Byrne". ElectionsIreland.org. Archived from the original on 24 December 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  3. "Byrne and Horkan elected to Seanad following by-election". RTÉ News. 21 April 2021. Archived from the original on 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.

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