Joanna Byrne
Joanna Byrne is a Sinn Féin TD representing Louth, who has raised concerns about the lack of driving test centres in Drogheda, the largest town in Ireland, emphasizing the need for suitable locations to facilitate driving tests for local residents.
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Recent news mentions
Joanna Byrne, Sinn Féin spokesperson on sport, announced the party's motion regarding the Ireland-Israel football fixtures.
Sinn Féin plans Dáil motion demanding boycott of Ireland-Israel football fixtures – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-30
Joanna Byrne, a Sinn Féin TD and chair of Drogheda United, stated she did not see the individuals responsible for the damage during the game.
Sinn Féin TD ‘did not see who threw flares’ during Dundalk-Drogheda derby game – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-24
Joanna Byrne says she will resist efforts which she claims have been made by Drogheda United’s board to remove her as co-chairperson of the club.
Sinn Féin TD to ‘resist’ removal as Drogheda United chair after call for Ireland to boycott Israel fixtures – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-18
Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne condemned the FAI for its stance on playing against Israel.
It’s hard to be confident the FAI will rise to Ireland-Israel challenge – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-13
Sinn Féin spokeswoman on sport, Joanna Byrne, expressed her anger and dismay at the FAI's decision to play against Israel.
Taoiseach says Ireland against Israel football fixtures should proceed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-13
Joanna Byrne criticized the FAI's decision to play against Israel, expressing her anger and dismay over the situation.
Sinn Féin calls for boycott of Ireland’s Israel fixture as Uefa faces criticism – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-13
Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne urged the OPW to end their practice of allowing retired and current public servants to pay minimal rents on houses in the Phoenix Park.
Some retired public service staff live in State-owned homes with weekly rents as low as €12 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-16
Joanna Byrne expressed her love for her two pets during the debate.
Dáil deputies make their love for dogs (and cats) known in emotional animal welfare debate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-11
Joanna Byrne described Kennelly as having been 'thrown under the bus by the Minister'.
‘The Minister saw the opportunity for a scalp. I was an easy target’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-28
Sinn Féin’s Joanna Byrne questioned the payments to the companies involved in the project.
Arts Council has begun ‘legal proceedings’ against contractors over botched €6.7m IT project, PAC told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-29
Sinn Féin Louth TD Joanna Byrne pointed out that Drogheda, the largest town in Ireland, has no driving test centres.
Driving test waiting list rose by 10,000 in last three months – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25
