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 to save innocent ...
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 in Monasterevin and ...
I hope everyone had a happy, safe & peaceful Christmas. Wishing you all a healthy and peaceful New Year. Thank you all for your continued support throughout the year. Looking forward to working with you in 2023! Stay safe everyone and enjoy the Christmas period. All the best & take good care, ...
Delighted to see that a variety of community groups across the constituency have been allocated funding under the Community Centre Investment Fund. Amongst these groups that have received funding include - Portarlington Union of Parishes - €29,859.00 Newbridge Family Resource Centre - €300,000 ...
Great news today that funding has been awarded to Derryounce Lakes & Trails in Portarlington and to the Ballymore Eustace Golden Falls Walking Loop under the new strategy ‘Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors’ - a National Outdoor Recreation Strategy. Derryounce Lakes & Trails, Portarlington - Provide a link ...
Recently I spoke with the Minster for Defence in the Dáil chamber. Approximately one-third or 30% of medical officer posts are vacant at the moment. There is carnage in the Medical Corps as a result of this high proportion of vacancies. Also, I was particularly concerned about the news from Syria over the ...
Huge thanks to the Irish Air Corps for facilitating the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs & Defence Committee’s visit to Baldonnel. Superb, but sobering briefings. Candour very much appreciated. Ireland’s lack of air capability is a major national strategic risk. We need to fix this.
A great honour to address the Remembrance Sunday commemoration in Christchurch Gorey this month. Important that those who have gone before us are remembered because today’s soldiers are tomorrow’s veterans…
Delighted to attend the launch of the 22nd Shackleton Autumn School in Athy last night. Lots of great events and lectures planned for the rest of the weekend. Best of luck to Athy Heritage Centre and Museum and all involved Check out their website for full information https://bit.ly/3zu5cng
Delighted to welcome a delegation from the Technical University Shannon (TUS) to Portarlington Enterprise Centre this week. Great to see a remote learning Higher Education hub being established in town to support students and adult learners in particular. State of the art facilities available in the Entreprise ...
