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Meet Senator Maria Byrne

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Born and bred in Limerick, Maria is an Experienced and Respected female politician having served as a Councillor, Mayor and Senator.

Re-elected to Seanad Éireann on the 21st of April 2021, Maria is now the Spokesperson of Finance for Fine Gael in the Seanad.

Maria has been outspoken about the need for Change in how politics is conducted in Ireland and strongly believes that real Innovation needs to be brought to the system to bring better services.

Maria has called for Immediate and Real Action to provide the extra beds and supports needed to achieve a Respectful and fully functioning health system locally.

Maria is passionate about The Power of Community and throughout her public life she has been dedicated in her support of voluntary, sporting and cultural groups. Maria’s Belief In and Ambition for Limerick is second to none.

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Pensioners willing to rent rooms to students don’t have to worry about medical card income threshold – Byrne

by Senator Maria Byrne

Pensioners interested in renting rooms to students should not be discouraged by the possibility of losing their medical card, Senator Maria Byrne has said. Senator Byrne highlighted that Government approved the extension of the Rent a Room income disregard for medical card holders and social welfare recipients. Changes approved also allow local authority tenants to … Continue reading Pensioners willing to rent rooms to students don’t have to worry about medical card income threshold – Byrne

New reporting requirement will highlight drivers of gender pay gaps in companies

by Senator Maria Byrne

A new reporting mechanism requiring companies to publish information on gender pay gaps that exist will help us reach the root of the problem, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Finance, Maria Byrne, highlighted the move, which was introduced this week. The requirement applies to firms of varying sizes and … Continue reading New reporting requirement will highlight drivers of gender pay gaps in companies

Credit Unions to be greatly strengthened by new legislation

by Senator Maria Byrne

The role and services offered by credit unions in our communities will be strengthened by new legislation, Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne has said. The Limerick Senator has welcomed Government’s decision to publish the Credit Union (Amendment) Bill which, she says, is crucial for the future development of the Credit Union sector. Senator Byrne, who … Continue reading Credit Unions to be greatly strengthened by new legislation

Customers changing banks need guarantee of service over Christmas period

by Senator Maria Byrne

Banks must step up to the mark to assist customers trying to switch providers before the Christmas period, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson for Finance, Senator Maria Byrne, referenced a wave of new data from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) which revealed that 60% of Ulster Bank and … Continue reading Customers changing banks need guarantee of service over Christmas period

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