Thomas Byrne
IrelandpoliticianMaleb. 19796.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne will travel to France as part of a broader diplomatic effort.
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Thomas Byrne is the Minister of State briefing the parliamentary party on the Government's plans.
Plans to scrap triple lock constitute ‘fundamental change’ to Fianna Fáil policy, party told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-21
Thomas Byrne was due to attend a meeting of European Affairs Ministers in Cyprus that has been cancelled.
explosions heard in Gulf cities; hundreds of flights cancelled worldwide – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-02
Thomas Byrne is the Minister of State for European Affairs who spoke on Morning Ireland about the government's decision regarding special needs assistants.
Parents of children with special needs should not have to fight for everything – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-27
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Thomas Byrne defended the U-turn on the SNA review.
Extra €19 million allocated for special needs assistants this year – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-24
Thomas Byrne is a solicitor involved in a notorious fraud case.
the best new shows to watch, starting tonight – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-22
Representing Ireland is Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne.
US not powerful enough ‘to go it alone’, says Germany’s Merz at Munich conference – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-13
Thomas Byrne is part of the delegation visiting eastern Europe.
Is sending Verona Murphy off to Los Angeles really in the national interest? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-01
Thomas Byrne defended Mr Martin’s handling of the Gavin issue.
Micheál Martin says he takes ‘full responsibility’ for ill-fated Jim Gavin presidential campaign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-17
Thomas Byrne, the junior minister for European affairs, stated that the Occupied Territories Bill would not be changed to include services.
High asylum seeker numbers are a threat to ‘social cohesion’, says Jim O’Callaghan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-16
Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne requested additional funding to fast track anti-drone defences.
What happened during Zelenskiy’s visit to Ireland? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-14
Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, told Reuters that the Occupied Territories Bill is limited to the import of goods.
Occupied Territories Bill strictly limited to goods, says Minister – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-12
Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne warns on Russian attacks after visiting the Baltic republics.
Minister Thomas Byrne warns on Russian attacks after visit to Baltic republics – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-29Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs, emphasized that Ireland should not be seen as excessively easy to get into for migrants and asylum seekers.
Ireland must ‘not be seen as the easy place to get into’, says Minister – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06
Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne, who launched the report, said Canada is a key export market for the State.
US uncertainty offers Dublin and Ottawa potential to boost bilateral trade – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-03
Thomas Byrne, Minister of State, appealed for unity within the party.
No heave against Micheál Martin, but many in Fianna Fáil mute on public support – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-28
A junior Fianna Fáil minister has defended the Taoiseach and claimed that an internal dispute in the party is turning the public off.
FF cannot afford division and ‘must come together as party’ minister says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-27
Thomas Byrne emphasized that EU membership has transformed Ireland economically and socially.
Бирн: Ирска отсекогаш била силен поддржувач на проширувањето на ЕУ, врз основа на заслуги
North Macedonia· 2025-07-30
Thomas Byrne mentioned that the path of North Macedonia to the EU is difficult but he will work daily to ease the process.
Муртезани: Процесот на пристапување кон ЕУ мора да има крајNorth Macedonia· 2025-07-30Minister of State Thomas Byrne had reported that EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic offered a 'sobering presentation' on the state of play in the tariff negotiations.
Trump’s 30% tariffs would have ‘very severe impact on economy’Ireland· 2025-07-15
Mr Byrne, who is representing Ireland at a meeting of EU trade ministers in Brussels, said there was still time to agree a deal before August 1st.
Trump’s 30% tariffs would effectively cut off EU-US trade, Šefčovič says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-14
Minister of State Thomas Byrne will be at a meeting of EU ministers.
Trump’s 30% EU tariff threat is a ‘negotiating position’, says Simon Harris – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-14
Thomas Byrne expressed that it was 'devastating' to hear of the teenager’s death.
‘Dark cloud’ hanging over Laytown following death of teenager – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-21
Minister of State Thomas Byrne has said the Government wants to pass new laws banning trade with illegally occupied territories in Palestine.
Government wants to pass Bill banning trade with occupied Palestinian territories ‘this summer’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-15
Minister of State for Defence Thomas Byrne told the meeting that, in the spirit of 'principles-based pragmatism', we might yet do so.
Ireland will have to commit substantial funds to arms procurement whether it approves or not – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-14
Thomas Byrne is the Minister of State for European affairs discussing the costs of the EU council presidency.
Irish officials step up backroom plans for influential deal-making role for EU presidency – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-17
Thomas Byrne stated that the war in Ukraine is an existential issue for the security of Europe.
Europe must show ‘political will’ to hold Russia to account, Dublin conference told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-28
Irish Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne, spoke about the role of the European Council in establishing lasting peace in Ukraine.
ვოლოდიმირ ზელენსკი ირლანდიაში ჩავა
Georgia· 2025-02-27
Thomas Byrne is the Irish European Affairs Minister who commented on Ireland's support for Ukraine.
Zelenskyj reser till Irland innan besöket hos Trump
Sweden· 2025-02-27
Minister of State Thomas Byrne said the Government should take care not to 'overreact to every single statement or comment that comes from America'.
Irish economy faces ‘serious level of risk’ if Trump imposes tariffs, Chambers says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-27Minister Thomas Byrne discussed proposed changes to the triple lock regarding Irish peacekeeping missions.
Could Irish peacekeepers end up in Ukraine if EU is drawn in to protect a ceasefire? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-23
