Met with the French Ambassador, Vincent Guerénd to discuss Defence issues and also to welcome him to Portarlington in the near future. Attended a technical briefing on the Marine Area Planning Bill. Spoke in the Dáil about the Autism Bill and highlighted issues affecting people with autism and their ...
Great news this morning that funding has been allocated to Kildare, Laois & Offaly under the first measure of the Outdoor Recreation Funding Scheme. We have a lot of fantastic walkways and trails here locally. Hopefully, this funding will be a boost for many of these groups. Delighted to also see Vicarstown ...
Spoke in the Dáil about the lack of investment in the Defence Budget for 2022. Highlighted the need for the Irish Rail Short Hop Zone to be extended to Newbridge, Kildare Town, Monasterevin & Portarlington to reduce transport costs for students and commuters. Spoke to Bryan Dobson on RTÉ Radio 1 in ...
In the Dáil this week, Independent TD for Kildare South and former Army Ranger, Deputy Cathal Berry highlighted his disappointment and frustration with the Defence Budget for 2022. Speaking in relation to the matter, Cathal Berry TD commented ‘There is not enough money in the Defence Vote that was announced in the ...
Independent TD for Kildare South, Deputy Cathal Berry has called for the Irish Rail Short Hop Zones to be extended to Newbridge, Kildare Town, Monasterevin and Portarlington. Speaking in the Dáil recently in relation to the Budget 2022 measures, Cathal Berry TD welcomed the significant 50% decrease in public transport ...
Independent TD for Kildare South Dr Cathal Berry TD highlighted important issues with the Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien in the Dáil last week when he raised the unaffordability of housing in County Kildare and the issue of housing mix with the Minister. ‘I drove from Portarlington today through to ...
The Foreign Affairs & Defence Committee were in the Naval Base recently being briefed on the ongoing crisis there & how best to resolve it. There is incredible work being done by the Irish Naval Service under really tough conditions. It's vital that a financial rescue package is provided to address the ...
Good to have members of RDFRA before the Foreign Affairs & Defence Committee this evening to discuss a range of issues affecting the Reserve Defence Force and establish how we can address them. I raised three points with the delegation, I’ve included the response below - Asked when the first member of ...
Hi Everyone, it’s been another busy week this week in Leinster House and around the constituency. Just sharing some of the things myself and the team have been working on - Spoke to Taoiseach, Micheál Martin directly in the Dáil chamber about hospital waiting lists in Naas General Hospital and other hospitals ...
Just finished a very positive pre-budget meeting with Ministers Paschal Donohoe and Michael McGrath. Great to be able to advocate directly with senior decision-makers in respect of the National Development Plan which is due to be published on Monday and the Budget on 12 Oct. Increased resources for the Defence ...
