‘Ireland is hugely vulnerable and exposed’ - Radio interview this morning on Newstalk to discuss Irish defence capabilities and the significant lack of funding and resources available to our military. To listen back to the interview, click here.

Very successful Post Office breakfast morning in Portarlington this week. Ireland’s post office network is crying out for more private & state business- particularly from a community banking point of view. Post offices support local communities- let’s remember to support them in ...

This week, I spoke to the Taoiseach in the Dáil in relation to RACO and PDFORRA becoming affiliated with ICTU. This is essential to help improve pay and conditions for members of the Defence Forces. To watch my parliamentary contribution, click here.

Delighted to attend the official sod turning event at the new Primark depot facility in Newbridge this morning. Primark are building a €75 million logistics and distribution hub in the town which will be an excellent addition to the area and will be a major jobs boost for Kildare and surrounding ...

Fascinating panel discussions at the Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann ONE Veterans Charity veterans evening in Cathal Brugha Bks. Over 140,000 Defence Force veterans are currently out there. Ireland’s ultimate network…

I was honoured to speak this week in the Oireachtas at the historic debate on Ukraine addressed by President Zelenski. Slava Ukraini. Watch Dr Cathal Berry TD's contribution here.

Finland, Austria, Sweden and Switzerland are actual neutral countries whereas Ireland is simply defenceless. The RAF polices our skies, yet Oireachtas consent was neither sought nor received for this. Time for Ireland to clarify its “strategic ambiguity”. Dr Cathal Berry speaking ...

It was fantastic to have all the St. Patrick's Day festivities back again in Kildare South this year. I was delighted to attend a range of different events in Newbridge, Athyn and Monasterevin. There was an excellent turnout for the celebrations and a great opportunity for community groups to ...

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 ...

Fantastic news recently that funding has been allocated to four projects in Kildare South today. Particularly happy that funding has been allocated to the Curragh Camp. Addressing the dereliction in the Curragh Camp is a top priority for my team and me. The Old Post Office building is a ...

Radio interview with Claire Byrne on RTÉ Radio One in relation to the current situation in Ukraine and the provision of anti-tank weapons. We must support Ukraine in every way we can. There is no guarantee Russian aggression will end at the Polish border. Listen to the full interview ...

Delighted to welcome the Sports Capital & Equipment Programme funding recently for a variety of sports clubs and groups across Kildare, Laois & Offaly today. These clubs do fantastic work in our communities and funding like this provides them with the vital assistance they need to ...