Thomas Byrne (Meath politician)
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Thomas Byrne is an Irish
Fianna Fáil
politician. He was elected to Seanad Éireann
in April 2011. He was previously a Teachta Dála
(TD) for the Meath East constituency from 2007 to 2011.
where he gained a Law degree (LL.B.). He is a qualified solicitor
and is also qualified as Attorney at law in New York
state.
He is married to a former Seneschalstown and Meath ladies' footballer Ann Byrne. They have three children.
at the 2007 general election. He was an unsuccessful candidate at the 2009 European Parliament election
for the East constituency.
In November 2009 he was appointed Cathaoirleach (Chairman) of Ógra Fianna Fáil
by then Taoiseach and President of Fianna Fáil Brian Cowen
at the National Youth Conference.
He lost his seat at the 2011 general election. He was elected to Seanad Éireann
on the Cultural and Educational Panel in April 2011. He is currently Fianna Fáil Seanad spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform.
Republic of Ireland
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Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party , more commonly known as Fianna Fáil is a centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland, founded on 23 March 1926. Fianna Fáil's name is traditionally translated into English as Soldiers of Destiny, although a more accurate rendition would be Warriors of Fál...
politician. He was elected to Seanad Éireann
Seanad Éireann
Seanad Éireann is the upper house of the Oireachtas , which also comprises the President of Ireland and Dáil Éireann . It is commonly called the Seanad or Senate and its members Senators or Seanadóirí . Unlike Dáil Éireann, it is not directly elected but consists of a mixture of members chosen by...
in April 2011. He was previously a Teachta Dála
Teachta Dála
A Teachta Dála , usually abbreviated as TD in English, is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas . It is the equivalent of terms such as "Member of Parliament" or "deputy" used in other states. The official translation of the term is "Deputy to the Dáil", though a more literal...
(TD) for the Meath East constituency from 2007 to 2011.
Personal life
Byrne is a graduate of Trinity College, DublinTrinity College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin , formally known as the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, was founded in 1592 by letters patent from Queen Elizabeth I as the "mother of a university", Extracts from Letters Patent of Elizabeth I, 1592: "...we...found and...
where he gained a Law degree (LL.B.). He is a qualified solicitor
Solicitor
Solicitors are lawyers who traditionally deal with any legal matter including conducting proceedings in courts. In the United Kingdom, a few Australian states and the Republic of Ireland, the legal profession is split between solicitors and barristers , and a lawyer will usually only hold one title...
and is also qualified as Attorney at law in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
state.
He is married to a former Seneschalstown and Meath ladies' footballer Ann Byrne. They have three children.
Political career
He was elected to Dáil ÉireannDáil Éireann
Dáil Éireann is the lower house, but principal chamber, of the Oireachtas , which also includes the President of Ireland and Seanad Éireann . It is directly elected at least once in every five years under the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote...
at the 2007 general election. He was an unsuccessful candidate at the 2009 European Parliament election
European Parliament election, 2009 (Ireland)
The 2009 European Parliament election in Ireland was the Irish component of the 2009 European Parliament election and was held on Friday, 5 June 2009, coinciding with the 2009 local elections...
for the East constituency.
In November 2009 he was appointed Cathaoirleach (Chairman) of Ógra Fianna Fáil
Ógra Fianna Fáil
Ógra Fianna Fáil is the youth wing of Fianna Fáil, a political party in Ireland. Within Fianna Fáil it is simply called Ógra . It was founded in 1975 by party leader Jack Lynch under the guidance of party general secretary, Séamus Brennan. In the Republic, it is active in some major Third Level...
by then Taoiseach and President of Fianna Fáil Brian Cowen
Brian Cowen
Brian Cowen is a former Irish politician who served as Taoiseach of Ireland from 7 May 2008 to 9 March 2011. He was head of a coalition government led by Fianna Fáil which until 23 January 2011 had the support of the Green Party and independent TDs.Cowen was also leader of Fianna Fáil from 7 May...
at the National Youth Conference.
He lost his seat at the 2011 general election. He was elected to Seanad Éireann
Seanad Éireann
Seanad Éireann is the upper house of the Oireachtas , which also comprises the President of Ireland and Dáil Éireann . It is commonly called the Seanad or Senate and its members Senators or Seanadóirí . Unlike Dáil Éireann, it is not directly elected but consists of a mixture of members chosen by...
on the Cultural and Educational Panel in April 2011. He is currently Fianna Fáil Seanad spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform.