# Thomas Byrne

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Meath Families Highlight Housing Crisis in European Parliament - 08/10/2026

The housing crisis is being brought directly to the European Parliament, with Midlands-North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly highlighting the experiences of families struggling with rising rents and house prices. During a debate in Strasbourg on the EU’s proposed Affordable Housing Act, Ciaran Mullooly po…

Making Europe Make Sense – Minister Thomas Byrne

Making Europe Make Sense What does the EU actually mean for us here in Ireland? As Ireland holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU, we cut through the jargon and explore the people, stories and everyday issues behind the European Union — making sense of how Europe connects with our lives, ou…

Minister Byrne on Strike, Budget

Paul was joined by The Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland and the EU’s €1.76 Trillion Budget: What’s at Stake? - 12/10/2026

The European Commission has proposed a €1.76 trillion budget for the EU for the seven-year period from 2028 to 2034, but difficult negotiations lie ahead over how that money will be spent, where cuts may fall and how the EU will raise additional revenue. Ireland, as holder of the EU presidency, fac…

From Reform to Membership: Moldova’s European Transformation

In this event, Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs and Cristina Gherasimov, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration of the Republic of Moldova will discuss Enlargement and Moldova’s journey towards EU membership. The Ministers’ keynotes will be followed by a panel discussion…

Compromise on the EU Budget leads to deep cuts

Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne on crunch EU leaders talks on the budgets and Ukraine.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Triple Lock Showdown: Pressure Mounts on Fianna Fáil TDs Over Irish Neutrality - 21/10/2026

Opposition parties are putting pressure on Fianna Fáil backbenchers to oppose the Government’s plans to abolish the Triple Lock, with legislation due to be debated in the Dáil on Wednesday. The proposed changes, brought forward by Defence and Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee, would replace th…

Reaction to bomb threats on media outlets

Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs Elizabeth Hearst, Reporter Dr Frank Ledwidge, Former Military Intelligence Officer Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrats Spokesperson on Defence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bomb Threats Against Irish Media Ahead Of EU Leaders Summit Next Week

Staff at various Irish media organisations were evacuated this morning after receiving hoax bomb threats. The incident follows a coordinated series of threats on European airlines this week and cyberattacks that disabled supermarket fridges. Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas…

Government Confirms Clare Weather Warning System Will Take Effect Next Year

The Governement has confirmed that a localised Clare weather warning system will be in place by the start of next year's storm season. Minister of State Thomas Byrne made the announcement, following concerns raised by Clare TD Joe Cooney over delays to the initial rollout. Deputy Cooney raised th…