Paddy Burke

Paddy Burke (born 15 January 1955) is an Irish Fine Gael politician who has served as a Senator for the Agricultural Panel since 1993.[1] He previously served as Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann from 2011 to 2016 and Leas-Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann from 2002 to 2011.

For other people named Patrick Burke, see Patrick Burke (disambiguation).
Senator

Paddy Burke
Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann
In office
25 May 2011 – 8 June 2016
DeputyDenis O'Donovan
Preceded byPat Moylan
Succeeded byDenis O'Donovan
Leas-Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann
In office
13 September 2002 – 25 May 2011
CathaoirleachRory Kiely
Pat Moylan
Preceded byLiam T. Cosgrave
Succeeded byDenis O'Donovan
Senator
Assumed office
30 February 1993
ConstituencyAgricultural Panel
Personal details
Born
Patrick Burke

(1955-01-15) 15 January 1955
Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland
NationalityIrish
Political partyFine Gael
Spouse(s)Dolores Burke (m. 1988)
Alma materDublin City University

Burke was a member of Mayo County Council from 1979 until the abolition of the dual mandate in 2003. He was first elected to the Oireachtas in the 1993 election to the 20th Seanad as a Senator for the Agricultural Panel, which also returned him to the 21st Seanad in 1997 and to the 22nd Seanad in 2002.[2] In September 2002, Burke was elected as Leas-Chathaoirleach (Deputy Chairman) of the Seanad, and after his re-election in 2007 to the 23rd Seanad he was re-elected as Leas Cathaoirleach.[1]

He was elected as the Cathaoirleach of the 24th Seanad on 25 May 2011.[3][4]

Following his involvement in the Oireachtas Golf Society Scandal ("Golfgate") in August 2020, Burke was one of six senators who lost the party whip in the Senate as punishment for their actions.[5]

References
  1. "Paddy Burke". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 19 February 2008.
  2. "Paddy Burke". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 19 February 2008.
  3. "Paddy Burke elected as Seanad Cathaoirleach". RTÉ News. 25 May 2011.
  4. "FG's Paddy Burke named as Seanad Cathoirleach". Irish Examiner. 24 May 2011. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
  5. McDermott, Stephen (21 August 2020). "Golfgate: Who were the public figures at this week's controversial Oireachtas Golf Society dinner?". Retrieved 22 August 2020.
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