Malcolm Byrne
IrelandpoliticianMale4.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Malcolm Byrne is a Fianna Fáil TD representing the Wicklow-Wexford constituency. He is a vocal advocate for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in government and has called for parliamentary hearings to address its implications. Byrne has expressed concerns over the government's follow-through on its AI strategy, emphasizing the need for proactive measures in utilizing AI across various departments.
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Malcolm Byrne was arrested on suspicion of drink driving while travelling to Dublin Airport.
Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne arrested on suspicion of drink driving in Dublin city centre – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-01Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne asked a parliamentary question regarding the triple lock.
Major Dáil row on the cards as Government plans to end triple lock within weeks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-01
Malcolm Byrne TD chairs the Oireachtas joint committee on artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for government action on job risks due to AI.
‘Every employer, every worker should be talking about this’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-29
Malcolm Byrne is a Fianna Fáil TD who expresses sympathy towards Sinéad Gibney's position on the social media ban.
Anton Savage is incredulous as political peace breaks out – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-20
Malcolm Byrne opposed many of the proposed pay increases for chief executives at semi-State companies.
Pay rises for heads of semi-State companies come under fire from FF parliamentary party – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-11
Malcolm Byrne questioned the representatives of TikTok, Meta, and Google about Elon Musk’s X platform.
Social media groups cannot catch all harmful posts, TikTok tells Oireachtas committee – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-05
Malcolm Byrne is a Fianna Fáil TD who claimed that schools in Naughton's home county were given priority in the investment package.
Minister brushes off suggestion Galway schools prioritised in €1.6bn investment – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-28
Committee chairman and Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne said he felt that if a platform 'doesn’t address the question of child sexual abuse material, or some of similar material against adults within a quick period, they should be treated as a publisher'.
Social networks could be treated as publishers if they host illegal content, Minister of State says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-27
Malcolm Byrne, a Fianna Fáil TD for the Wicklow-Wexford constituency, criticised the statement from An Taisce.
An Taisce urges public to object to ‘unlawful’ caps on judicial review fees – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12Malcolm Byrne is a TD who expressed respect for Micheál Martin but highlighted issues that need addressing.
Is Micheál Martin’s Fianna Fáil leadership at risk? We asked the party’s TDs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-20
Malcolm Byrne described the presidential election as a disaster and emphasized the need for party reform.
Rebellion against Micheál Martin’s leadership quelled but opposition remains – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-18
Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne abstained from the vote.
Dáil votes by narrow margin not to restore abortion Bill that ends three-day wait for termination – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-18
Malcolm Byrne introduced the Bill to rename Dublin Airport after Seán Lemass.
Lemass or Parrott? Bill to rename Dublin Airport brought forward in Dáil – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-25
Malcolm Byrne expressed frustration at the Government’s inability to make progress on a series of issues.
Uneasy pause in Fianna Fáil as restive camp takes stock – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Malcolm Byrne stated that the priority should be on delivering on housing and infrastructure issues.
Disappointment within Fianna Fáil over expected delay into presidential election review – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-09
Malcolm Byrne is a Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow-Wexford.
The Fianna Fáil I joined was the party that got things done – what happened to us? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-03
Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne was keener to discuss Collison’s arguments than he was to talk about the possibility of a heave against Micheál Martin.
John Collison has mapped a way out of the Government’s lethargy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-02
Malcolm Byrne has said many of the party’s backbenchers are frustrated at Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s leadership.
Fianna Fáil TD says party backbenchers ‘frustrated’ at Micheál Martin’s leadership – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-28Wexford-Wicklow TD Malcolm Byrne was critical of the party leadership but shied away from joining any putative rebellion.
Martin always outmanoeuvres FF enemies but the Jim Gavin error leaves him vulnerable – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-28Malcolm Byrne is a TD who will be meeting Micheál Martin to discuss party relations.
No heave against Micheál Martin, but many in Fianna Fáil mute on public support – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-28
Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne said he was now looking to ask Mr Collison to address his parliamentary party.
John Collison’s critique of Ireland’s failures stirs coalition debate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-27
Malcolm Byrne said many had told him they wouldn’t or couldn’t vote for anyone but the Fianna Fáil candidate.
Turnout ‘hopes’, spoiled votes and polling station open times – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-24
Malcolm Byrne highlighted that other parliaments are debating the increased risk of war expanding beyond Ukraine.
Ireland has ‘individually tailored plan with Nato’ on sub-sea, cyber security – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-15
Senator Malcolm Byrne, co-chair of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, said it strikes him as odd that IIEA was facilitating a meeting with the Chinese delegation.
TCD professor ‘quite surprised’ by Department meeting with Chinese human rights body – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-13
Malcolm Byrne is a member of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party.
A week of so many leaks Fianna Fáil ought to call in the specialist plumbers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
Malcolm Byrne expressed disappointment over Jim Gavin's withdrawal from the presidential race.
What Fianna Fáil TDs are saying about Jim Gavin and Micheál Martin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-07
Malcolm Byrne is the Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow-Wexford who asked about research on VAT cuts.
Minister in the dark on who wins from cut in VAT – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-04Malcolm Byrne inquired about the difference between a 'concern' and a 'complaint' in relation to the FAI's actions.
Dáil committee questions why FAI didn’t act on concerns before documentary on alleged abuse was aired – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
Wicklow-Wexford TD Malcolm Byrne received updates from Minister for Tourism Peter Burke regarding the Norman celebrations.
Dáil clerk job up for grabs with a salary of just under €250,000 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-17
Byrne believes Ireland could position itself as 'the AI island' but warns that the opportunity will be lost without swift and decisive action.
the clock is ticking – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-13