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 ...
Delighted to be welcoming the French Ambassador, H.E Vincent Guérend, the Mayor of Redessan, Mme. Fabienne Richard-Trinquier and the accompanying Redessan delegation to Portalington this weekend. We are looking forward to officially twinning Portarlington and Redessan in the South of France. We are proud of our ...
Delighted to visit Laois Leisure Portarlington this evening to celebrate them achieving the title of Overall Leisure Club of the Year 2023. Fantastic to hear about all the great activities provided by the leisure centre and all the hard work done by staff and management. It was also great to see the unveiling ...
I was delighted to welcome Defence Forces veterans groups today. It was particularly satisfying to host former soldiers who once guarded the Leinster House campus in years gone by.
There was a very positive meeting in Newbridge last night chaired by Jennifer Caffrey and the Newbridge Community Development Group. Top of the agenda was the cost and availability of public transport for Kildare commuters. Today, I asked the Taoiseach in the Dáil about the National Transport Authority’s new ...
Massive thanks and credit due to Laois County Council, Offaly County Council and Laois Chamber Alliance for all their hard work on the launch of the Vacant Commercial Property Incentive Scheme in Portarlington. It really is a fantastic opportunity for our local businesses and property owners to revamp and ...
Delighted to see that substantial funding has been awarded to various sports clubs, community organisations and local groups across the constituency under the Community Recognition Fund. Through this funding initiative, groups will be able to develop local amenities, fund sports and outdoor equipment and transport ...
The Portarlington Vacant Commercial Property Incentive Scheme 2023 is due to be launched on Tuesday, May 9th on Main street Portarlington R32 YH73 at 11 am - all are welcome to attend! This is a joint initiative with both Laois County Council & Offaly County Council and Laois Chamber Alliance. It is a ...
Positive update today on moving closer to fairer fares for the commuters of Kildare South! The National Transport Authority has announced their plans for a new fare structure today. Fares will now be determined nationwide based on the distance traveled in km and also the introduction of a new Dublin Commuter ...
Lots of people have been in touch with me in recent weeks about passport renewal applications and as the summer approaches, it’s important to ensure your passport is in date if you intend to travel. Here are the current turnaround times when applying online Simple renewals: 10 Working Days Complex ...
SUSI is now open to receive applications for the 2023/24 academic year. Please note the following changes to the Student Grant Scheme announced in Budget 2023. As part of Budget 2023, the following changes to the Student Grant Scheme for the 2023/24 academic year were announced: Increase in income limit ...
More than 558,000 pupils enrolled in approximately 3,230 primary schools, including over 130 special schools, will benefit from the new scheme. This initiative will provide free schoolbooks, workbooks and copybooks for students which will help to ease the financial burdens facing families during back to school ...
