I spoke in the Dail recently about the important role that Irish people are playing in the Middle East at the moment. I highlighted the Irish civilians working incredibly hard for peace, in UN agencies such as UNRA, and the 500 Irish troops who are out there stabilising the area, maintaining humanitarian access ...
Great to see the new Cadet School HQ in the Curragh nearly completed. A €4.3m refurbishment. Much more desperately needed. Hopefully, the instructor staff can soon move out of the shipping containers on the parade square & into this new facility. Well done to all involved.
A very disappointing budget day for the Defence Forces today. Despite all the warnings regarding defence, the government has failed to deliver. All we are asking the government to do is to implement their own reports. These reports have given Defence Force members nothing but heartache and false hope. It’s the ...
Delighted to meet with Samaritans Ireland volunteers during the week for the launch of their Impact Report ‘Bringing hope in difficult times’. Fantastic to hear all the incredible work they do on a daily basis by providing support and assistance to so many people. Samaritans volunteers give their time day and ...
This week in the Dáil, I raised the School Transport Scheme with the Taoiseach. The review of the system needs to be completed as soon as possible. There is a chronic shortage of school transport for students and far too many families are experiencing difficulties with the current system. Many people have been ...
“It was a very successful operation, but this was probably due to the courage of the people involved rather than the resources …. and we were asking the individuals to take on additional unnecessary risk as a result of this.” Good to join Áine Lawlor on RTÉ’s The Week in Politics recently to discuss the drug ...
Grand soft day at the Ploughing. Fantastic atmosphere as always though. Great to bump into the French Ambassador, Vincent Guérend too, who is enjoying the authentic Irish agricultural experience
Iarnród Éireann has announced big news for all commuters. The rail company, in conjunction with the NTA, is planning to implement timetable alterations from 10th December 2023. They have published details of the proposed schedule and have invited the public to submit feedback in advance of the finalisation of the ...
Great news for Newbridge! I very much welcome the news that planning permission has been granted for a new bridge for Newbridge. I, along with other public representatives and advocates, have raised this issue on numerous occasions over the last number of years locally and with Government Ministers, so I am glad ...
As the Dáil enters summer recess this week for the coming weeks, Team Cathal will continue to be available both in our constituency offices and on social media. Feel free to contact us on social media platforms, fill out a contact form on our website or book an appointment in either office and we will assist ...
