Paul Bradford

Paul Bradford (born 1 December 1963) is an Irish former politician who served as a Senator for the Agricultural Panel from 1987 to 1989 and 2002 to 2016.

In 1997, the party was back in opposition and he was appointed spokesperson on Health, Food Safety and Older People.

In 2000, Bradford became spokesperson on Youth Affairs, School Transport and Adult Education.

Under Michael Noonan's leadership he was promoted to party Chief Whip, in which position he served until he lost his seat at the 2002 general election.

He was an unsuccessful candidate in Cork East for Dáil Éireann at the 2007 general election but was re-elected to the Seanad.