FF's Byrne steps down as AI Committee Chair after arrest

Irish politician Malcolm Byrne has resigned as Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence following his arrest on suspicion of drink driving. He intends to remain a member of the committee while the legal process continues.
Why it matters
The resignation impacts the leadership of a parliamentary committee focused on AI regulation in Ireland.
Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne has said that he is stepping down as Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence.
The article reports on a public resignation and legal matter using neutral, factual language.
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