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.
In the Dáil, I spoke about the Finance Bill 2020. I focused on the provision relating to the Naval Service Sea-Going Personnel tax credit. I raised the following points with the Minster. Is this tax credit going to be continued to be rolled over into the future of is it just for a couple of years? I ...
I raised a number of issues relating to the Security & Defence aspects of Budget 2021 including - Increase in Garda numbers with the intake of 620 new trainees and a big investment in the vehicle fleet. Garda Infrastructure - need to invest from a refurbishment and new build perspective across the ...
I spoke to the Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney about a number of immediate issues facing the Defence Forces. Removing the requirement for a person to purchase their discharge from the Defence Forces following line service. Improving sea-going pay for the Naval Service. Troops should be ...
I spoke to the Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney about a number of issues facing the Reserve Defence Forces (RDF). I suggested the following amendments to the Defence Bill 2020 - Allow members of the RDF to serve overseas, particularly in niche operational roles like medical and communications roles. ...
Urgent action needed in the Navy. Irish waters are open to drug cartels, people smugglers and Brexit profiteers due to the lack of Naval personnel ... https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/td-warns-ireland-left-defenceless-22340479?fbclid=IwAR3lYgmqmxna9ebqmrcwqzqKjBCM-FzI-oJdGOEkng8XHdKqrEw
I questioned Minister Paul Kehoe in relation to a variety of Defence matters. I raised my concerns regarding: ⏺ The current Re-Enlistment Pathway. ⏺ The Army Nursing Service. ⏺ Naval ships in Cork Harbour and the lack of personnel. ⏺ Flights home for our Troops in Lebanon.
Great news that the two Defence Forces Officers who were serving with the Monusco mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are finally home. It has been several weeks since the Defence Forces first raised concerns about their safety, so it is good that they are finally safe at home this evening with their ...
To listen to my interview with Clem Ryan on KFM this morning in relation to Irish peacekeeping troops stranded in Lebanon and the Congo, click on the link below (5:15 mins)👇 https://soundcloud.com/kfmrad…/kildare-today-19-05-20-hour-2
To listen to my interview with Will O’Callaghan on Midlands 103 this morning in relation to the Defence Forces re-enlistment pathway and getting the troops home from Lebanon, click on the link below (20:30 mins)👇 https://soundcloud.com/…/midlands-today-with-will-ocallagha…
