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The Byrne Blog: LABOUR SOFT ON CRIME

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:13:22 +0000

Thomas Byrne is Fianna Fail TD for Meath East. He is a 31 year old solicitor qualified in Ireland and New York. Thomas is married to Ann, a Nurse and they have two children. Thomas is a memebr of the Oireachtas Committees on Justice, …... Continue reading »

The Byrne Blog: Twitter

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:49:39 +0000

The Byrne Blog: SUBMISSION ON NORTH MEATH LOCAL AREA PLANS

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:42:38 +0000

The Byrne Blog: MINISTERIAL VISIT TO EAST MEATH

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:00:18 +0000

Thomas Byrne is Fianna Fail TD for Meath East. He is a 30 year old solicitor qualified in Ireland and America. Thomas was recently married to Ann, a Nurse working locally. Tá spéis mór ag Thomas i gcúrsaí teangan agus gaeltachta. …... Continue reading »

The Byrne Blog: WORK ON NEW €160 MILLION DUNBOYNE COMMUTER RAILWAY …

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:18:23 +0000

INFORMATION ON MEDICAL CARDS 21 October 2008 1. What have the …

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:26 +0000

If one member of the couple is aged 70, they will both qualify for a medical card if their income is below €1400 a week. For further information please contact Thomas Byrne at 041 9813520.... Continue reading »

SPEED ENFORCEMENT ZONE FOR BEAMORE AND COLPE

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:05:09 +0000

I welcome the news that the Beamore and Colpe Roads will be specifically targeted for speeding motorists following the launch yesterday of a fleet of speed-detecting Gatso vans by An Garda Siochana. …... Continue reading »

Southern Environs Plan for Drogheda

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:59:41 +0000

In general, I am welcoming the Local Area Plan for the Southern Environs of Drogheda which has been put on public display by Meath County Council this week. The Plan provides for new zoning to allow for a new population of over 12000 …... Continue reading »

Flooding affects the constituency

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:47:35 +0000

I have spent the last number of days out and about in the constituency from Drumconrath to Newtown to Bettystown to Julianstown to Kentstown and Rathfeigh either comforting people affected or getting engineers from the Council to take …... Continue reading »

BUS EIREANN SERVICES ON THE COAST

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:43:38 +0000

I welcome the news that Bus Eireann has submitted a licence application to the Department of Transport for additional services on the Drogheda-Bettystown –Laytown Route 190 and that the company is also assessing the need for new bus …... Continue reading »

AN BORD TO HOLD ORAL HEARING INTO COLLEGE PROTEINS

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:13:12 +0000

I have been notified by An Bord Pleanala that it is to hold an Oral Hearing into the proposed development at College Proteins, Nobber. An Bord Pleanala have decided to hold an Oral Hearing in relation to the proposed Heat and Power …... Continue reading »

ROAD SAFETY A PRIORITY AT SALLYGARDENS CROSS, SLANE

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:28:29 +0000

I have been in contact with the Meath County Council Road Safety Officer, Michael Finnegan, concerning road safety at Sallygardens Cross, Slane.This follows numerous representations I have received from concerned residents. …... Continue reading »

SCHOOL UNIFORM ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:42:48 +0000

Eligible families who are planning for the next school year should be aware of the available assistance with Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance. Parents may need to spread the cost of returning to school over the summer but …... Continue reading »

FUNDING FOR KILMAINHAMWOOD

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:13:00 +0000

I warmly welcome the news that Meath County Council have allocated €18000 of funding towards the provision of footpaths outside Kilmainhamwood Church. Following representations made to me by locals, I contacted the Area Engineer fully …... Continue reading »

Strategy of Neglect: New material uploaded

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:00:13 +0000

Strategy of Neglect article in Drogheda Indo. http://www.julianstown.com/files/Archive/2000/2008/080625_DI_Old_Mill.pdf. Letter from Thomas Byrne. http://www.julianstown.com/files/Archive/2000/2008/080530_from_ThomasByrne.pdf.... Continue reading »

ROAD SAFETY AT OLDBRIDGE

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:16:38 +0000

I am calling on Meath County Council to address road safety issues at The Obelisk Bridge, Oldbridge. Following numerous representations made by me by concerned locals, I have written to Meath County Council, requesting that the Council …... Continue reading »

At least Meath East has sense!

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:54:53 +0000

Thanks to the team which worked so hard. It shows up in the figures. My target was 65% Yes, but it was not possible to buck the national trend. This does not take from the hard work put in by all the team in all parts of the …... Continue reading »

libertas

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:59:24 +0000

I just rang their number after getting a leaflet in the door. I got through to “the Ganley Group of Companies”. Weird or wha?!... Continue reading »

Meath East Fianna Fail

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:59:22 +0000

Just to thank the organization for the superb effort put in leafletting, canvassing, “churchgating”, postering and sheer committment to the party, to the country and to Ireland's future in Europe. You are the best there is.... Continue reading »

Lisbon Treaty

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:50:26 +0000

In my former life, I was a solicitor specializing in EU Law. I have read the Lisbon Treaty inside out and have a very good knowledge of it. So if any of my constituents have any particular queries about it, will you please email them to …... Continue reading »

LISBON – SOME ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:50:24 +0000

1. Will Ireland's low corporate tax rate be affected? Absolutely not. We keep our veto in this important area. The independent Referendum Commission has confirmed this. So have IBEC and a host of business organisations. …... Continue reading »

NEW FLEXIBUS SERVICE FROM BELLEWSTOWN

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 18 May 2008 22:46:51 +0000

I welcome the news that Flexibus have just begun a new Shopping service bus route from Bellewstown to Drogheda, from Friday, May 16. The bus will also serve Grennanstown, Ardcath, Clonalvey and Stamullen. …... Continue reading »

TOURISM BOOST AT BOYNE SITE

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:58:49 +0000

I was delighted to welcome An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern on his second last day in office, back to Meath East for the official opening of the Battle of the Boyne site which will open to the public on May 10. …... Continue reading »

REVIEW OF SITE FOR SLANE PLAYGROUND

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:19:57 +0000

I have asked Meath County Council to review their decision to designate Crann Dara Brae as the preferred location for the new playground for the village. I have received numerous representations from residents in Crann Dara Brae and …... Continue reading »

ROAD SAFETY MEASURES IN STAMULLEN

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:30:04 +0000

I am seeking Meath County Council to address road safety issues on Main Street, Stamullen. Following representations made to me by concerned local residents, I wrote to the Road Safety Officer in Meath County Council asking him to take …... Continue reading »