Dr Cathal Berry is an Independent TD for the constituency of Kildare South. Cathal is a father, husband, doctor and veteran. He is married to Orla and is the proud father of their young children Tom and Katie.
Prior to becoming a TD, Cathal spent 23 years in the Irish Defence Forces. During this time, he spent six years in the Army Ranger Wing (ARW) and served overseas in the Balkans, Africa and the Middle East. In 2008, Cathal led an ARW unit in Chad and he later took a self-funded career break to qualify as a medical doctor in Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin. He subsequently worked in HSE hospital emergency departments all over the country and then returned to the Defence Forces where he was appointed head of the Military Medical School in the Curragh, Co. Kildare.
Having worked in the voluntary, private and public sectors, both nationally and
internationally, Cathal has established a reputation for honesty and hard work. He has pledged to work tirelessly on behalf of all his constituents in South Kildare.
Dáil Work
Dáil
Committees
Dáil Committees examine legislation, policies, and government actions in detail, providing recommendations to improve governance and accountability. Cathal is a member of two Dáil Committees.
Parliamentary
Questions
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Parliamentary
Contributions
Statements or speeches made by Cathal during debates or discussions. They allow legislators to express their views, raise issues, and influence decision-making on proposed legislation or policy matters.
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Bills
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