[10:30] Govt will not change commitments on defence spend - Byrne

Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne has said the Government will not change its commitments on defence spending, following comments from international bodies about a lack of defence funding.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0220/1497810-ireland-defence/

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Irish Independent : Independent - 21/9/2024, 17:01:35 -

Sports Minister warns FAI after 400 girls locked out of football leagues

The Minister for Sport Thomas Byrne has warned the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) that it is “unacceptable” for some 27 girls’ teams with over 400 players in north Dublin and east Meath to be left without league football this season.

https://www.independent.ie/news/sports-minister-warns-fai-after-400-girls-locked-out-of-football-leagues/a66438340.html

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