EU Related Events Could Come To Midlands - Thomas Byrne

Photo Credit: Facebook/Thomas Byrne TD

The Minister of State for European Affairs is visiting Laois and Offaly today.

The Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, says EU related events could take place in the Midlands this year. 

Thomas Byrne TD is visiting Laois and Offaly today as part of an outreach programme to raise awareness of Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the EU, which begins in July. 

He believes 25% of events will take place outside of Dublin. 

The Fianna Fáil rep says during Ireland's presidency in 2013 almost all meetings were carried out in Dublin due to costs: 

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