The mental health system is not adequately prepared to cope with the significant increase in demand
The Regional Group of TDs secured cross-party support for their motion on Mental Health[…]
Motion on Mental Health
Today the Regional Group TDs have brought forward a motion on mental health to[…]
Walking and Cycling Fund announced for Towns and Villages in Laois and Offaly
A fund of €50million has been made available to local authorities for investment in[…]
Brexit
In the Dáil this week, I spoke to Minister Thomas Byrne in relation to[…]
The Week in Politics
I was on the Week in Politics this week on RTÉ One TV. I[…]
Portarlington Christmas Lights 2020
Fantastic to see the Christmas lights being switched on in Portarlington last Friday for[…]
Progress for the Reserve Defence Force
Very productive Oireachtas Committee meeting on Foreign Affairs & Defence last week. The positive[…]
Air-Sea Rescue Contract
Leaders’ Questions – Air-Sea Rescue Contract The Air-sea rescue contract is worth €600 million[…]
Just Transition Fund 2020
I really welcome confirmation from the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon[…]
€160,615 Funding Announced for Enterprise Centres in Portarlington, Allenwood & County Kildare Chamber of Commerce
With the trends towards remote working and remote education accelerating, it is critical that[…]