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Jordan air-drops aid into Gaza with help of French Plane

This week in the Dáil I raised the recent humanitarian operation which was carried out by aircraft from France,[…]

Cathal Berry TD: ‘Triple-Lock is not a component for Ireland’s neutrality’

Good to join Áine Lawlor on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland to discuss plans by the Government to remove the Triple-Lock[…]

Athy Memorial for Deceased Soldiers Unveiled

This month, a memorial was unveiled in Athy to remember Private Declan Deere (21), Private Jonathan Murphy (21), Private[…]

Dr Cathal Berry TD’s parliamentary contribution on the situation in the Middle East & the Occupied Palestinian Territories

I spoke in the Dail recently about the important role that Irish people are playing in the Middle East[…]

Cadet School HQ in the Curragh nearly complete

Great to see the new Cadet School HQ in the Curragh nearly completed. A €4.3m refurbishment. Much more desperately[…]

Budget 2024 – Disappointing for the Defence Forces

A very disappointing budget day for the Defence Forces today. Despite all the warnings regarding defence, the government has[…]

Over €150m worth of drugs on board cargo ship seized by Army Ranger Wing off Irish Coast

“It was a very successful operation, but this was probably due to the courage of the people involved rather[…]

New Aircraft for the Irish Air Corps

Great to see Irish defence capabilities enhanced with the first of two C295 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) arriving at[…]

Dr Cathal Berry TD calls on State to recognise heroes like Private Billy Kedian and scrap ridiculous two year rule for bravery medals

Pte Billy Kedian was killed in action in South Lebanon 24 years ago while saving his platoon. How fitting[…]

Cathal Berry TD stands with Retained Firefighters

Glad to stand with and support Retained Firefighters outside Leinster House. They are invaluable to our communities but are[…]

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