Joanna Byrne | |
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.jpg) Byrne in 2023 | |
| Teachta Dála | |
| Assumed office November 2024 | |
| Constituency | Louth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Drogheda,County Louth, Ireland |
| Political party | Sinn Féin |
Joanna Byrne is an IrishSinn Féin politician who has been aTeachta Dála (TD) for theLouth constituency since the2024 general election.[1][2] She was previously aLouth County Councillor between 2016 and 2024.
Om 28 January Byrne was appointed Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Arts, Sport, Communications, Culture & Media.[3]
Born and raised in Drogheda, Byrne became the first female chairperson in the League of Ireland through her leadership role withDrogheda United F.C.. She was elected to theFAI's National League Committee in 2023.[4]
Byrne became a member ofLouth County Council in 2016,[5] representing theDrogheda Urban area.[6][7]
As a member of Louth County Council, Byrne chaired the special policy committee on housing and engaged with matters such as social housing, housing maintenance, and support for individuals experiencing homelessness. She also focused on addressing dereliction, improving addiction services, and advocating for better childcare and community infrastructure across the county. She supported campaigns for Drogheda to achieve city status and worked on local issues such as road safety, crime, and anti-social behaviour.[8][9]
Byrne was selected as one of Sinn Féin’s candidates for the 2024 general election alongside Ruairí Ó Murchú. She ran to fill the seat vacated byImelda Munster and campaigned on priorities including affordable housing, improved healthcare access, and investment in community facilities.[4] On election, Byrne reiterated her call for city status for Drogheda, along with addressing local housing issues and advocating for enhanced services for constituents.[10]