Malcolm Byrne Says He Remains Committed to Representing North Wexford Amid Ongoing Drink-Driving Case

Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne says he remains fully committed to representing the people of Gorey and North Wexford despite the ongoing drink-driving case against him.

The Wicklow-Wexford TD appeared before Dublin District Court on Monday, November 2nd, where the case was adjourned until March 23rd, 2027.

Deputy Byrne faces a charge of drink driving arising from his arrest in Dublin on May 28th last. He has not yet entered a plea.

Speaking to South East Radio following his court appearance, Deputy Byrne said he remains as busy as ever in his role as a public representative and continues to work on behalf of communities across the constituency.

He said his constituency office in Gorey is regularly dealing with queries on a wide range of issues, including housing and the long-term development of local communities.

The TD also revealed that he had recently met with residents in Ferns, Kilmuckridge, Cranford and Bunclody to discuss local and national concerns.

Deputy Byrne said he is continuing to progress legislation aimed at increasing the retirement age for retained firefighters, an issue he believes is particularly important in County Wexford.

Asked whether he could continue to fulfil his responsibilities as a public representative while the court proceedings remain ongoing, Deputy Byrne said he was honoured to represent the people of North Wexford and South Wicklow.

He said he hoped constituents would judge him on the work he had carried out for local communities over the past 25 years.

The TD acknowledged the seriousness of drink driving, describing it as wrong and reiterated his commitment to cooperating fully with the legal process.

He also expressed frustration at the time being taken to resolve the case saying he had hoped it would have been dealt with months ago.

Deputy Byrne explained that the case had been adjourned following issues concerning the disclosure of prosecution evidence and the fact that he personally knew the judge assigned to hear it.

He told South East Radio that he would continue working on local and national issues while awaiting the outcome of the proceedings.

The case is due to return before Dublin District Court on March 23rd next year