In the Dáil, I spoke in relation to the Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018, which I am very much in favour of. This Bill was introduced two years ago and steered through the Seanad by former Senator Pádraig Ó Céidigh and aims to make it easier to prosecute those who knowingly give false ...

The Department of Education has issued details of the Roadmap for the Reopening of the Primary and Secondary School System: ✅ All schools will reopen at the end of August ✅ Children below third class will not need to maintain social distancing but all other primary school children will sit ...

This afternoon in the Dáil, I got the opportunity to raise the following questions with the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly, in relation to COVID-19: ✅ How many community testing facilities do we have currently operational in the country? ✅ Are we still using the International Laboratory ...

This afternoon in the Dáil, I raised various issues with the Minister for Education and Skills, Norma Foley. ✅ The importance of the school building programme from a post-primary point of view, particularly in Kildare South. Coláiste Íosagáin in Portarlington is creeking at the seams, St. Paul’s ...

I got the opportunity to question the Minister for Climate Action, Communications Networks and Transport, Eamon Ryan. I questioned the Minister in relation to: ✅ The ability Ireland has to prevent and protect itself from cyberattack. ✅ The National Cyber Security Strategy and the capacity ...

Families who paid a fee for school transport in 2019/20 will receive a refund for the unused portion following the public health measure of closing schools to prevent the spread of Covid19. Bus Éireann operates the School Transport Scheme on behalf of the Department of Education and Skills, and is ...

Urgent action needed in the Navy. Irish waters are open to drug cartels, people smugglers and Brexit profiteers due to the lack of Naval personnel ... ...

Laois County Council in partnership with Volunteer Laois & LOETB have today launched a scheme aimed at students in the County, aged 18-25, to encourage them to volunteer with their local Community Groups. This is a great opportunity for young people to help out in the community, get involved ...

Here in Robertstown to support the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) application by the Robertstown Community Amenities Association. Excellent ideas planned for the future of the village!

Dr. Cathal Berry really welcomes the news that Kildare County Council has acquired 45 new houses in Brownstown Manor, Brownstown. It will be a game changer for much needed social housing in this area which will make a huge difference to both military and civilian families in the community.

The renovation of the Newbridge Constituency Office is almost complete! 😊 The office is located in the Charlotte Mall, Newbridge. We are really looking forward to working from the office soon. In the meantime, you can contact us on (045) 579 053.

A revised Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business has been approved today, with most activity now being moved to Phase 3, beginning on Monday 29 June. This acceleration of the Roadmap has been made possible thanks to the progress made by everyone in suppressing the virus and keeping ...