Kildare TD calls on Government to establish a presence on Poland-Ukraine border via The Irish Times A Dáil Deputy who has travelled to the border between Poland and the Ukraine in recent days has called for the Irish Government to establish an immediate presence there. Cathal Berry, an Independent TD for Kildare ...
There is a persistent epidemic of violence against women in this country that needs to be eradicated. A sizeable minority of men in Ireland have unacceptable attitudes and inappropriate behaviours towards women which we must call out and challenge when we see them and educate ourselves on how we can do better as a ...
Visited Moore Abbey in Monasterevin to meet with the CEO of the Muiríosa Foundation, Siobhán Bryan to discuss various issues. Volunteered at the ONE Medical Clinic for Defence Forces Veterans. Spoke to Will Faulkner on Midlands 103 about the current conflict on the Russia-Ukraine border. Spoke to ...
It's been another busy week in Leinster house and around the Kildare South constituency! Here's some of the things myself and the team have been up to - Asked the Taoiseach to put a recognition package in place for frontline healthcare workers and volunteers who have been working tirelessly throughout the ...
In the Dáil this morning, I asked the Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney to provide some clarity to the situation pertaining to employment contracts for enlisted personnel who joined after 1994. It is the most urgent, pressing and important matter in the Defence Forces at the moment. It is an issue of huge concern ...
In the Dáil recently, Independent TD for Kildare South, Dr Cathal Berry highlighted important issues with Taoiseach Michael Martin relating to frontline healthcare workers and voluntary staff. Deputy Berry has called on the Government again to provide a recognition bonus package to the frontline healthcare staff who ...
Volunteered at the ONE medical clinic in Dublin for Defence Forces Veterans. Met with Chief Super Scanlon to increase the number of gardai in Portarlington and to have the station open for longer. Attended the Foreign Affairs & Defence committee to highlight the current situation in Belarus & ...
I was delighted to speak in the Dáil recently about the Autism Bill. It allows us to shine a light on another neglected area in Irish society. More importantly, though, it allowed us to speak out and represent people with autism, their families & carers and highlight important issues affecting their daily lives. ...
Independent TD for Kildare South Dr Cathal Berry TD highlighted important issues with the Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien in the Dáil last week when he raised the unaffordability of housing in County Kildare and the issue of housing mix with the Minister. ‘I drove from Portarlington today through to ...
The Foreign Affairs & Defence Committee were in the Naval Base recently being briefed on the ongoing crisis there & how best to resolve it. There is incredible work being done by the Irish Naval Service under really tough conditions. It's vital that a financial rescue package is provided to address the ...
Hi Everyone, it’s been another busy week this week in Leinster House and around the constituency. Just sharing some of the things myself and the team have been working on - Spoke to Taoiseach, Micheál Martin directly in the Dáil chamber about hospital waiting lists in Naas General Hospital and other hospitals ...
Just finished a very positive pre-budget meeting with Ministers Paschal Donohoe and Michael McGrath. Great to be able to advocate directly with senior decision-makers in respect of the National Development Plan which is due to be published on Monday and the Budget on 12 Oct. Increased resources for the Defence ...
