The staff in testing centres across the country have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic, especially staff in the Punchestown testing centre in Co. Kildare. Many of these workers are unpaid volunteers who give their time to work in the centres, putting their own lives at risk for the ...

In the Dáil, I spoke to the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar in relation to the Covid-19 vaccine rollout. As of today, more than 77,000 people have now been vaccinated in Ireland, bringing us above the EU average. However, changes need to be made to improve the rollout of the vaccine especially in ...

Radio Interview on KFM with Clem Ryan discussing the Army Ranger Wing Allowance.

Forgotten about (once again) when it came to accessing to recent pay talks, it’s vital that our peacekeeping troops are not forgotten about when it comes to access to the Covid-19 vaccination.

I spoke in the Dáil this week on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty. The treaty was a watershed moment in human history which limited the spread of nuclear weapons to nine nation states. With the new US President and a seat on the UN Security Council, ...

The Regional Group of TDs secured cross-party support for their motion on Mental Health today. Referrals for mental health services have significantly increased during the pandemic. The pandemic continues to have a profound impact on people; increasing social isolation, loneliness, anxiety, ...

Today the Regional Group TDs have brought forward a motion on mental health to the floor of Dáil Éireann, which I am pleased has been accepted by the government. Mental health is such an important issue which requires absolute focus and commitment to solving# the issues that we have. We ...

A fund of €50million has been made available to local authorities for investment in walking and cycling projects. The aim of this funding is to support the development of high-quality cycling and walking infrastructure. Local authorities are being asked to identify convenient and direct ...

In the Dáil this week, I spoke to Minister Thomas Byrne in relation to a variety of important issues relating to Brexit. Brexit is fast approaching. In less than 30 days, Britain will leave the EU. We must work now to limit the impact on our businesses and on our country.

I was on the Week in Politics this week on RTÉ One TV. I gave a quick update on Ireland’s mass vaccination programme. Ireland’s success in suppressing the virus has not occurred by chance. We have embraced science & enlightenment throughout and we can now reap the rewards.     ...

Fantastic to see the Christmas lights being switched on in Portarlington last Friday for the ‘Big Switch On’! Thanks to the Christmas Lights Committee for all your hard work and dedication over the past few weeks - the town looks great! The countdown to Christmas has officially begun ...

Very productive Oireachtas Committee meeting on Foreign Affairs & Defence last week. The positive developments will not only allow Reserve troops to officially travel abroad for training, ceremonial and sporting events, but will also legally permit them to deploy on operations at home and on ...