A conversation with Thomas Byrne

In celebration of Saint Patrick’s day, join us at Jackson Walker Dallas,

as Minister Thomas Byrne T.D.

Ireland’s Minister for Sport and Physical Education at the Department of Tourism,

Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media,

and Former Minister for European Affairs, 

reflects on the 50th anniversary of Ireland’s joining the European Union

and share an Irish Perspective on the EU-US Relationship.

Take part in our discussion, 

and stay for our Saint Patrick’s Business Mixer. 

EACC Texas members: Free 

Non Members: $30

Light appetizers, Irish Whiskey, Gin, Guinness, Bailey and refreshments are included.

Thomas Byrne is Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and the Department of Education with special responsibility for Sport and Physical Education. He was appointed to this role in December 2022.

Thomas was first elected to Dáil Éireann to represent Meath East in 2007. From 2007 to 2011 he was a member of the Oireachtas Committees on Justice, Equality and Defence, Social Protection and on Finance and the Public Service.

In 2011 Thomas was elected to the Seanad for the Cultural and Educational panel. He served as a Senator from 2011 to 2016, during which he was the Party Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform. In 2016 Thomas was again elected to Dáil Éireann. From 2016 to 2020 he served as the Party Spokesperson on Education. In 2020, he was appointed as Minister of State for European Affairs.

Thomas was educated at St. Mary’s Diocesan School in Drogheda. He holds an LL.B. Law degree from Trinity College, Dublin. He qualified as a Solicitor in 2001. Thomas completed his apprenticeship with McCann FitzGerald Solicitors in Dublin. After qualifying, he worked in the EU and Competition Law Department in the firm. In 2003, Thomas returned to practice closer to home in Feran & Co. Solicitors until his election to Dáil Éireann in 2007.

Thomas is married to Ann and they have 3 children together.