# Malcolm Byrne

This month

March 2023

Voices

Opinion: The argument for more ministers? Just look at Roderic O'Gorman's workload

This argument isn’t about jobs for the boys and girls, writes Fianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne.

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Mar 10th 2023, 7:00 AM

Last year

2022

# Tornado

Government called on to extend support scheme to Wexford communities hit by suspected tornado

A local councillor said the suspected tornado was like a scene from ‘Twister’ or ‘The Wizard of Oz’.

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Nov 10th 2022, 3:41 PM

# digital banking

Revolut takes 'first steps' toward offering loans and bank accounts to Irish users

The digital challenger bank is increasing its offering to Irish customers as Ulster Bank and KBC Bank move to exit the market.

37.0k

Feb 1st 2022, 1:28 PM

All time

# Frances Haugen

Oireachtas to invite Facebook whistleblower to appear before committee

Francis Haugen has made a number of blistering claims since going public earlier this month.

12.6k

Oct 30th 2021, 7:30 AM

# Human Rights

Oireachtas members join international alliance pushing for tougher stance on China

Senator McDowell says Ireland can no longer ignore the “clear challenge” of the Chinese Communist Party.

20.3k

Feb 27th 2021, 8:00 AM

# seanad elections

Timmy Dooley among three outgoing Fianna Fáil TDs to secure Seanad nominations

All three lost their Dáil seats during this month’s general election.

32.2k

Feb 24th 2020, 5:42 PM

# Six of the best

Labour hits rock bottom and the second-shortest serving TD ever: 6 election records made this year

The records behind the rise of Sinn Féin during the election tell their own story.

27.5k

Feb 12th 2020, 6:00 AM

# No Confidence

'He's had his time': Here's what the Dáil's new TDs have to say about Eoghan Murphy

Two will vote no confidence in the minister while the two new Fianna Fáil TDs will abstain.

19.6k

Dec 3rd 2019, 2:11 PM

# marriage ref effect

Should 16-year-olds be able to vote? One party thinks so

Fianna Fáil also wants politics to be a mandatory school subject.

7.9k

Jan 12th 2016, 10:29 AM

# over troubled waters

Protest over Kilkenny bridge grows from 'a dozen to hundreds of people'

This morning gardaí cordoned off the roads to escort machinery into the site.

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Jul 18th 2014, 6:30 AM

# Race for the Áras

Norris campaign wins first council backing - but question marks over legitimacy

David Norris secures the nomination of Fingal County Council to run for the Presidency; he needs three more to run.

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May 9th 2011, 7:03 PM