Maria Byrne
Maria Byrne is a Fine Gael candidate who participated in the recent Seanad election for the agricultural panel. She was involved in a closely contested race against Angela Feeney, who claimed that minor counting errors may have affected the election outcome.
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Leas Chathaoirleach Maria Byrne stated that the issue could be raised at the Oireachtas Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight.
Seanad suspended in row over extended vote deadline to enable Coalition Senators reach chamber – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-04
Maria Byrne, from Kilcullen, Co Kildare joined the party because of 'disillusionment with Fianna Fáil' who were not listening 'to the concerns of ordinary people'.
Aontú Ireland rejects comparison to Farage’s Reform UK – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-25
Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne was elected Leas Chathaoirleach of the Seanad.
European leaders criticise Trump’s Zelenskiy diatribe – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-21
Maria Byrne is a candidate for the role of Leas-Cathaoirleach in the Seanad.
A brief history of ministerial briefings – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-19
Angela Feeney claims that a minor human error could have affected the outcome of the election, potentially allowing her to be elected instead of Maria Byrne.
Labour councillor takes High Court challenge over Seanad vote count – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
