Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne arrested on suspicion of drink driving

Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a mandatory Garda checkpoint in Dublin. The party has stated it is monitoring the situation while the investigation remains ongoing.
Why it matters
The incident involves a sitting member of the Irish parliament, raising questions about political accountability and public conduct.
Malcolm Byrne outside Leinster House, Dublin. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos
The article reports on a factual police matter involving a public official without using loaded language or taking a political stance.
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