Dáil debate on the findings of the Independent Review Group on dignity and equality issues in the Defence Forces
Glad to contribute to the Dáil debate on the findings of the Independent Review Group’s report about conduct and[…]
Progress for the Defence Forces – private healthcare for enlisted personnel, renovation of homes for military families and new military troop transport
Good week for Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces. Better healthcare for enlisted personnel. Renovation of homes in[…]
Concerns about lack of medical services provided to members of the Irish Defence Forces
Recently I spoke with the Minster for Defence in the Dáil chamber. Approximately one-third or 30% of medical officer[…]
Foreign Affairs & Defence Committee visit the Irish Air Corps
Huge thanks to the Irish Air Corps for facilitating the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs & Defence Committee’s visit to Baldonnel.[…]
Statement on the 2023 Defence Budget – Cathal Berry TD
Statement on the 2023 Defence Budget Notwithstanding the wording of yesterday’s budget document, senior Government Ministers have since clarified[…]
Budget 2023 – Key Points
Budget 2023 – Key Points 𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐄 weekly social welfare rates will be increased by €12 for working age[…]
Dr Cathal Berry TD speaking in the Dáil in relation to combating violence against women
This week in the Dáil, I spoke about the EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic abuse.[…]
Historic Debate on Ukraine in the Oireachtas addressed by President Zelenski
I was honoured to speak this week in the Oireachtas at the historic debate on Ukraine addressed by President[…]
Dr Cathal Berry TD calls on Government to establish a presence on Poland-Ukraine border
Kildare TD calls on Government to establish a presence on Poland-Ukraine border via The Irish Times A Dáil Deputy[…]
Violence Against Women
There is a persistent epidemic of violence against women in this country that needs to be eradicated. A sizeable[…]