Person: Thomas Byrne

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<p>The annual State funding towards greyhound and horse racing has now risen to €99.1m. This is the highest level of funding the industry has received in 23 years. File picture: Jim Coughlan</p>

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Greyhound racing is not a sport, says Sports Minister Thomas Byrne

Concerns have repeatedly been raised about animal welfare in horse and greyhound racing, with a series of animal cruelty scandals coming to light in recent years.

<p>Daniel Wiffen and Thomas Byrne at the launch of the national swimming strategy at the National Aquatic Centre. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Pool strategy a big step forward for all swimmers

<p>Representatives of MTU and the MTU Students' Union joined the minister of State for Sport Thomas Byrne and Athletics Ireland CEO Hamish Adams for the reopening of the athletics track at the MTU Arena. Picture: Domnick Walsh / Eye Focus</p>

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Munster Technological University sees reopening of international-standard athletics track

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Simon Harris denies charge that ceding gaeltacht brief to FF is an embarrassment

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'A national disgrace' that elder care is now mainly delivered by private companies

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Dáil Éireann hears that the world is about to witness 'a humanitarian catastrophe'

Sports funding will be tied to equal access for women, minister warns

'You better believe it, absolutely': Thomas Byrne also commits to 'significant' cut if board-level gender equality targets are not met

Mon, 05 Jun, 2023

Taoiseach hoping to attend Navan Pride following recent hate crime in the town

The Taoiseach has said he is hoping to attend Navan Pride next month after receiving an invite from the organisers. It comes after around 100 people attended a 'Rally Against Hate' in the town in support for the .

Tue, 23 May, 2023

Minister concerned at 'huge volume' of violence and racism in underage sport

Officials in Sport Ireland are convening a working group to develop a national Code of Conduct to help sporting bodies tackle the growing issue, the Minister for Sport said

Thu, 11 May, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Olympic boycott

Paris Olympics

Thu, 09 Mar, 2023

AIB to be grilled on process of debt write-off policies in wake of DJ Carey deal

Dáil Finance Committee chair John McGuinness said none of the banks will discuss individual cases and the committee could not compel them to do so but AIB will be asked to speak about the process of debt write-downs without going into specific cases

Tue, 21 Feb, 2023

President leads Irish tributes to 'perhaps the greatest player ever'

Pelé’s name will 'always be synonymous with the World Cup as its only three-time winner'

Thu, 29 Dec, 2022

Government rules out creating two new junior ministries

This means that the party leaders — Mr Martin and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar — will have to cut people if they want to promote anyone

Tue, 20 Dec, 2022

Fianna Fáil pushing to keep 'good news' sports ministry role

Fianna Fáil TDs are pushing for the party to keep the sports junior ministry this week as the Government ranks are filled out.

Sun, 18 Dec, 2022

Ireland will work closely with whoever is leading Britain, says Varadkar

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saw a flood of resignations from his government on Wednesday

Wed, 06 Jul, 2022

Passport applications to be reviewed after huge number of inaccurate forms received

TDs report being inundated with complaints over the issuing of passports

Thu, 26 May, 2022

Government 'keen' to keep Aughinish Alumina operating amid fears of sanctions

Ministers point out while the plant is connected to Russia in terms of ownership it processes raw materials from Africa and distributes its products throughout Europe

Thu, 24 Mar, 2022

TDs and Senators claimed nearly €880k for PR and secretarial support

Justice Minister Helen McEntee was among those who used the system to pay for PR advice, digital marketing and secretarial help

Sun, 02 Jan, 2022

Eviction ban being considered by government again

Another moratorium on evictions is being considered by the cabinet.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2020

Daniel McConnell: 'Humble' TDs eschew ministerial office for the backbenches

What is it about politicians these days in that they don’t want a promotion?

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Geography will be key to coalition government's junior-minister appointments

The new Government is set to name its junior ministers today — with geography high on the criteria.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Flanagan, Madigan among high-profile casualties of cabinet appointments

Around Leinster House on Saturday, there were three groups - those who got the call, those who didn't although they hoped they might, and those who entered the day with no expectation of a call at all.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Martin criticised for not appointing more regionally balanced Cabinet

Micheál Martin has been accused of abandoning parts of the country, by failing to appoint a more regionally balanced Cabinet of ministers.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Micheál Martin promises to 'get people back to work' following 'historic' coalition agreement

Incoming Taoiseach Micheál Martin has promised a major national economic recovery plan and multi-billion euro stimulus as early as next month to “get people back to work”.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Jim O'Callaghan 'will not be Attorney General'

Fianna Fáil TD Jim O’Callaghan will not be offered the position of Attorney General, thus ending speculation linking him with the post.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Education Minister warns of 'massive' cost to reopen schools

There will be a "massive" cost when it comes to reopening schools fully, the Minister for Education has warned.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Daniel McConnell: Martin on cusp of glory but road was messy, painful and prolonged

The smile on the face said it all.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020

Covid-19: Return to school hinges on relaxation of social distancing

The full return to school for thousands of children and young people hinges on whether or not it will be safe to relax, or remove, social distancing in classrooms, according to the official advice compiled by the Department of Education.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2020

Concern over summer schemes for children with special needs

While further details on the Government’s plans have been welcomed, concerns still remain over the viability of summer programmes for children with special educational needs.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

Lack of volunteers could hit summer special needs programme

It is understood that the programme for 10,000 children, which seeks to include those with Down syndrome, is highly reliant on volunteers coming forward and there is a concern not enough have signalled a willingness to do so.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

Leaving Cert: 'Detailed guidance material' to be given to schools tomorrow, Minister says

Speaking in the Dáil, Joe McHugh confirmed that Dr Áine Lawlor, former Director of the Teaching Council, has agreed to chair the Independent Steering Committee on Calculated Grades and will oversee the "quality and integrity" of the system

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Dáil rejects motion to remove Guerin report from record

The report forced the resignation of then Justice Minister Alan Shatter.

Wed, 13 May, 2020

'Compelling evidence' to cancel Leaving Cert, Minister insists as scrutiny intensifies

"It would not be the exam experience which students had prepared for and would have had an expectation of sitting before this crisis hit."

Wed, 13 May, 2020

Joe McHugh to face Dáil questions over Leaving Cert cancellation

The Education Minister will face tough questions in the Dáil tomorrow in his first appearance since the cancellation of the Leaving Certificate exams.

Tue, 12 May, 2020

FF calls for greater transparency around re-opening of schools

Fianna Fáil’s education spokesperson Thomas Byrne has called on the Department of Education to be more transparent in its communications and to work towards reopening schools in September.

Mon, 11 May, 2020

McHugh to face Dáil questions on Leaving Cert cancellation

Education Minister Joe McHugh will face Dáil questions on the cancellation of the Leaving Cert on Wednesday.

Mon, 11 May, 2020

Demands for legislation to protect teachers from parental pressure on Leaving Cert assessments

The Teachers' Union of Ireland says they will work with the proposal and will meet with the Department of Education to make sure it is fair for each student.

Sat, 09 May, 2020

Micheál Martin: Leaving Cert situation is 'unacceptable'

The current plan is to hold the exams at the end of July, but there are a number of health concerns, including social distancing.

Thu, 07 May, 2020

Further discussions on Leaving Cert expected amidst uncertainty

Wednesday went by without a decision made on contingency plans for the Leaving Cert as students, parents, teaching unions, principals, school patrons and other educational bodies met with the Department of Education.

Thu, 07 May, 2020

Eight-in-ten students want Leaving Cert exams scrapped

Almost 80% of Leaving Cert students would like to see the postponed exams cancelled and an alternative grading system used.

Wed, 06 May, 2020

Time for transparency on cluster locations, says Martin

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has called for areas and institutions with clusters of the coronavirus to be identified and for the widespread wearing of masks to prevent infection spreading.

Mon, 04 May, 2020

Fianna Fáil says 'crunch' will come when Government needed

The Taoiseach says it is possible there will be one in place by June - but Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil need the support of others.

Sat, 02 May, 2020

Call for urgent plan to safeguard third-level sector from serious financial fallout due to Covid-19

An urgent plan to safeguard the Irish third-level sector from serious financial fallout due to the Covid-19 crisis must be a top priority for the Government. That is the warning as Irish universities face potential revenue losses running into the hundreds of millions due to the Covid-19 crisis.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2020

Leaving Cert students will have exam timetable by June 1, Minister says

Joe McHugh said that his department was planning for the exams to begin on July 29, with a timetable issued at the beginning of June.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

Daniel McConnell: Pandemic brings a focus to negotiations

Last Wednesday afternoon, while the country remained gripped by the Covid-19 crisis, a small group of TDs from Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil gathered in a spacious room on the second floor of Agriculture House on Kildare Street.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Coronavirus: Speculation that schools could shut over outbreak dismissed

Widespread speculation that schools will shut early for Easter and that children could be sent home for up to three weeks have been dismissed as inaccurate by education officials and politicians.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Coalition between FF and SF not an impossibility, says Byrne

Fianna Fáil says that a coalition between itself and Sinn Féin is not an impossibility, but would be predicated on Mary Lou McDonald’s party “dealing with the issues” raised by Micheál Martin in the aftermath of Thursday's Dáil votes for Taoiseach.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2020

Martin and Varadkar to discuss potential of so-called grand coalition

Negotiating teams are set to ramp up talks to form a government next week with senior ministers, party managers and leaders all weighing into what could take a number of weeks to cobble together a new coalition.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2020

Fianna Fáil announces negotiating team for government formation talks

It is made up of Dara Calleary, Anne Rabbitte, Michael McGrath, Barry Cowen, Darragh O’Brien and Thomas Byrne.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2020

Fine Gael: No support for Fianna Fáil to govern alone

Fianna Fáil calls for Fine Gael to support it in government from the opposition benches have been dismissed as “arrogant” and “unworkable”.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2020