Retirement
Byrne has not completely retired and continues to feature occasionally on radio and television (see above). He has published his autobiography, co-written with Deirdre Purcell. He also launched Joe Duffy's autobiography Just Joe in Harry's Bar in October 2011.
In March 2006, Byrne was appointed as the Chairman of the Irish Road Safety Authority, a public body given the task of improving road safety in the Republic of Ireland. The role has seen him visit hospitalised survivors alongside then President of Ireland Mary McAleese.
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