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Defence Forces

Army Ranger Wing Allowance

January 18, 2021

Radio Interview on KFM with Clem Ryan discussing the Army Ranger Wing Allowance.

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Defence Forces

Covid-19 Vaccine for Members of the Defence Forces

December 19, 2020

Forgotten about (once again) when it came to accessing to recent pay talks, it’s vital that our peacekeeping troops are not forgotten about when it comes to access to the Covid-19 vaccination.

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Dáil

The 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

December 19, 2020

I spoke in the Dáil this week on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty. The treaty was a watershed moment in human history which limited the spread of nuclear weapons to nine nation states. With the new US President and a seat on the UN Security Council, Ireland now has a ...

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Dáil

The mental health system is not adequately prepared to cope with the significant increase in demand

December 10, 2020

The Regional Group of TDs secured cross-party support for their motion on Mental Health today. Referrals for mental health services have significantly increased during the pandemic. The pandemic continues to have a profound impact on people; increasing social isolation, loneliness, anxiety, depression and ...

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Dáil

Motion on Mental Health

December 10, 2020

Today the Regional Group TDs have brought forward a motion on mental health to the floor of Dáil Éireann, which I am pleased has been accepted by the government. Mental health is such an important issue which requires absolute focus and commitment to solving# the issues that we have. We need to properly ...

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Laois

Walking and Cycling Fund announced for Towns and Villages in Laois and Offaly

December 6, 2020

A fund of €50million has been made available to local authorities for investment in walking and cycling projects. The aim of this funding is to support the development of high-quality cycling and walking infrastructure. Local authorities are being asked to identify convenient and direct routes for active ...

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Dáil

Brexit

December 3, 2020

In the Dáil this week, I spoke to Minister Thomas Byrne in relation to a variety of important issues relating to Brexit. Brexit is fast approaching. In less than 30 days, Britain will leave the EU. We must work now to limit the impact on our businesses and on our country.

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Media

The Week in Politics

December 3, 2020

I was on the Week in Politics this week on RTÉ One TV. I gave a quick update on Ireland’s mass vaccination programme. Ireland’s success in suppressing the virus has not occurred by chance. We have embraced science & enlightenment throughout and we can now reap the rewards.    

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Laois

Portarlington Christmas Lights 2020

December 3, 2020

Fantastic to see the Christmas lights being switched on in Portarlington last Friday for the ‘Big Switch On’! Thanks to the Christmas Lights Committee for all your hard work and dedication over the past few weeks - the town looks great! The countdown to Christmas has officially begun ...

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Dáil

Progress for the Reserve Defence Force

December 3, 2020

Very productive Oireachtas Committee meeting on Foreign Affairs & Defence last week. The positive developments will not only allow Reserve troops to officially travel abroad for training, ceremonial and sporting events, but will also legally permit them to deploy on operations at home and on Peace Support ...

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