Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne says he has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving. Multiple reports state that Byrne confirmed the arrest and that it followed police contact in relation to suspected drink driving. BreakingNews.ie adds context to the incident, saying Byrne issued a statement explaining that he was travelling from his hotel to Dublin Airport on Thursday morning to catch a flight to a conference abroad. The Belfast Telegraph and RTE report the arrest but provide limited additional detail beyond Byrne’s confirmation. No source cited in the supplied material provides the outcome of any arrest procedures, including whether charges are laid, whether a test was taken, or any court appearance. The reports therefore focus on the confirmation of the arrest and the general circumstances Byrne describes, without presenting further evidence or conclusions. The incident is presented as an allegation pending the normal legal process.