Malcolm Byrne: “As the garda investigation remains ongoing, and I am cooperating fully with that process, it would not be appropriate…”

Given the seriousness of the matter, my deep respect for my fellow committee members, and despite my strong personal and professional commitment to this area, I believe this is the right course of action to protect the Committee's…

I am stepping down totally without prejudice to the ongoing legal process arising from my arrest on suspicion of drink driving.

I look forward to continuing my work as a member of the Committee and to continuing to write and speak about AI.