Senator Paddy Burke

Paddy Burke is a Senator in the 26th Seanad and Fine Gael Spokesperson on Social Protection, Rural & Community Development & The Islands. He was formerly the Cathaoirleach of the 24th Seanad. He was elected to Seanad Éireann on the Agricultural Panel.

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.

News & Statements

More respite beds needed to sufficiently support carers - Burke

The Department of Health must consider substantially increasing the number respite beds available in Ireland, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

30th May 2024

Retired Gardaí must be treated equally – Burke

Gardaí who joined the force pre-1995 should be given the same pension rights as those who joined prior to this date, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

14th December 2023

Free school books and hot school meals will ease burden on parents for next academic year – Burke

Parents of children set to attend primary school for the 2023/2024 academic year will have been receiving notifications from their schools to tell them that they will no longer have to pay for school books from September, a Fine Gael Senator said.

30th May 2023

Local students learn about the importance of water conservation- Burke

Fine Gael Senator Paddy Burke has praised a series of talks on water conservation in local primary schools.

27th June 2017

GMIT working group to meet students and staff at Castlebar campus later this month- Burke

Fine Gael Senator, Paddy Burke, has said the GMIT working group will meet with students and staff at the Castlebar campus later this month.

4th May 2017

Special borrowing rates could aid farmers and small agri-food businesses through lean times - Burke

Fine Gael Senator Paddy Burke has said that special borrowing rates could assist farmers and small businesses with their finances at certain times of the year, when things are tough. Senator Burke was speaking on the matter in the Seanad this week.

6th July 2016

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Contact Details

Address:

Leinster House

Kildare Street

Dublin
D02 XR20

Phone:

016183578

Email:

paddy.burke@oir.ie