Political Views
In "retirement", Byrne has continued to make his political views known, including questioning then Taoiseach Brian Cowen and "whether you can be Taoiseach and still sit up and have a pint in the local pub. You have to dignify the office". In recent years he has become known for his anti-EU stance. Bookmakers suggested Byrne might become Mayor of Dublin.
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