Delighted to see that a number of locations in Kildare are set to receive funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme. This includes Thatch Cottage, Quinnsborough, Monasterevin, Co.Kildare - Thatching - €5,000 Arch, Athgarvan Road, St. Conleths Park, Newbridge, Co. Kildare - ...

Very exciting news that St. Conleth’s Park in Newbridge is set to undergo a €17.5m redevelopment of the grounds starting this month. It represents a major step forward for Kildare GAA and also for the town of Newbridge. Looking forward to seeing the progress over the next number of months! ...

Good week for Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces. Better healthcare for enlisted personnel. Renovation of homes in barracks for military families. 3rd Airbus C295 for airlift (first time in the history of the State) Proper order too. They have our front- we should have ...

This afternoon in the Dáil Deputy Cathal Berry TD spoke to the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin about the housing crisis in Co. Kildare, with over 6,500 people on the social housing waiting list. Deputy Berry noted that ‘According to the Department of Defence, there are 62 ...

This is a long overdue measure that I have been advocating for for years so I very much welcome it. Defence Force personnel regularly sustain injuries due to the nature of the physical and demanding work they do .. the least any employers can do is ensure reliable access to medical treatment for ...

Alongside current recruitment pathways, service personnel should also be able to seamlessly transition between Regular & Reserve- in both directions. This happens in every other EU country. The war in Europe is likely to get worse this year. What exactly are we waiting for?!? ...

Delighted to welcome students and teachers from St. Paul’s Secondary School in Monasterevin for a tour of Leinster House recently. Great to meet the students and have a good chat!

There are lots of fantastic events and activities planned around Kildare to celebrate St. Brigid’s Day this year! Some of the highlights include 31st January and 1st February - Herstory Illuminations across the county. 1st February – Nothing Compares – A concert with Hotpress ...

Radio interview on RTÉ’s Late Debate this week. I spoke about the factors forcing people to leave the Defence Forces and the urgent need for a full-time, stand-alone Minister for Defence. Listen to the full interview here https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22204122/

The Community Heritage Grant Scheme is now open. Aimed at projects that improve access & inclusion to heritage sites, and that apply good heritage practice to the management of places, collections or objects (incl buildings), applications for The Community Heritage Grant Scheme ...

Radio Interview on RTÉ Radio 1 recently in relation to the provision of non-lethal air defence systems from Ireland to Ukraine. These non-lethal air defence systems could be used to intercept unmanned drones and missiles, preventing similar atrocities that happened over the weekend and help ...

Good to have the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition back at the RDS again. There was an incredible atmosphere & energy. Great to see such inspiring students representing South Kildare too. I was delighted to meet students from Newbridge College and St. Paul's Secondary School ...