Career
She has been a Teachta Dála (Territorial Decoration) for the Dublin South–Central constituency since 2007. Byrne stood unsuccessfully as a candidate at the 2002 general election, she was elected on her next attempt at the 2007 general election. From July 2010 to March 2011, she was party spokesperson on Older Citizens.
Byrne was leader of Saint Michael"s Folk/Gospel Group for 15 years and has completed a two year Lay Ministry Course in All Hallows College, and also holds a Diploma in Catering.
In 2006 she was granted a coat of arms by the Chief Herald of Ireland.