Sudan evacuation of Irish citizens
One of the biggest issues from the Kabul operation two years ago was that Ireland did not have an[…]
Lack of Naval vessels to shadow Russian ships ‘simply not good enough’ – Dr Cathal Berry TD on Newstalk FM
Good to speak to Shane Coleman on Newstalk this week about the Russian ships that were in Irish waters[…]
Progress for the Defence Forces – private healthcare for enlisted personnel, renovation of homes for military families and new military troop transport
Good week for Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces. Better healthcare for enlisted personnel. Renovation of homes in[…]
Dr Cathal Berry TD calls for derelict houses in the Curragh Camp to be renovated for military families
This afternoon in the Dáil Deputy Cathal Berry TD spoke to the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin[…]
Major boost for Irish soldiers as new big money State plan will see all rank and file troops avail of private healthcare
This is a long overdue measure that I have been advocating for for years so I very much welcome[…]
Reserve Defence Forces – ‘Service Personnel should be able to transition seamlessly to the Reserves’ – Dr Cathal Berry TD
Alongside current recruitment pathways, service personnel should also be able to seamlessly transition between Regular & Reserve- in both[…]
‘Ireland should provide non-lethal air defence systems to Ukraine’
Radio Interview on RTÉ Radio 1 recently in relation to the provision of non-lethal air defence systems from Ireland[…]
Concerns about lack of medical services provided to members of the Irish Defence Forces
Recently I spoke with the Minster for Defence in the Dáil chamber. Approximately one-third or 30% of medical officer[…]
Remembrance Sunday Commemoration
A great honour to address the Remembrance Sunday commemoration in Christchurch Gorey this month. Important that those who have[…]
Defence Investment set to reach €1.5 billion – Dr Cathal Berry TD on KFM Radio
Good to speak to Clem Ryan on KFM today in relation to the recent announcement of a planned increase[…]