Delighted to take part in the Kildare Military Veteran’s Story project by The Irish Military Heritage Foundation/Ireland's Military Story supported by Kildare County Council Heritage Office and Creative Ireland. Proud to have served as a member of the Defence Forces - an organisation that has watched over this ...
In the Dáil this morning, I asked the Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney to provide some clarity to the situation pertaining to employment contracts for enlisted personnel who joined after 1994. It is the most urgent, pressing and important matter in the Defence Forces at the moment. It is an issue of huge concern ...
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 ...
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 ...
Pictured are Sgt Mick Brogan, Dr Cathal Berry, TD (a former Army officer) and retired RSM John Murray volunteering at the Punchestown Vaccination and Testing Centre this week. Over 1,650 people were due to be vaccinated at the centre on Monday. Deputy Berry remarked that “it’s fantastic to be involved in the ...
Radio Interview on Kfm Radio Kildare this morning in relation to the Army Nursing Service. While an Army Nursing Service is a vital component of any military, the Defence Forces have not been allowed to hire a nurse since 1990. Incredible really. It doesn’t have to be this way of course. Glad that Minister ...
Thanks to the RACO members, General Secretary, Comdt Conor King, Deputy General Secretary, Lt Col Derek Priestly & President of RACO, Comdt Luke Foley for appearing before the Oireachtas Committee on Defence recently. We discussed various important issues affecting members of the Defence Forces.
