There are lots of fantastic events and activities planned around Kildare to celebrate St. Brigid’s Day this year! Some of the highlights include 31st January and 1st February - Herstory Illuminations across the county. 1st February – Nothing Compares – A concert with Hotpress Magazine – A special ...
Kildare TD calls on Government to establish a presence on Poland-Ukraine border via The Irish Times A Dáil Deputy who has travelled to the border between Poland and the Ukraine in recent days has called for the Irish Government to establish an immediate presence there. Cathal Berry, an Independent TD for Kildare ...
In the Dáil recently, Independent TD for Kildare South, Dr Cathal Berry highlighted important issues with Taoiseach Michael Martin relating to frontline healthcare workers and voluntary staff. Deputy Berry has called on the Government again to provide a recognition bonus package to the frontline healthcare staff who ...
I was delighted to speak in the Dáil recently about the Autism Bill. It allows us to shine a light on another neglected area in Irish society. More importantly, though, it allowed us to speak out and represent people with autism, their families & carers and highlight important issues affecting their daily lives. ...
Improving the safety and security of people in the Portarlington area has been a major focus of mine in recent months. Good to see some tangible improvement being announced this week. More Gardaí are still needed on the streets, but good progress on infrastructure nonetheless. Upgrades to eight Garda Stations in ...
The Covid-19 Vaccination portal is now open to those aged 65-69. People can register using their PPS number, phone number and Eircode. They will then be called for vaccinations from next week. Register online if possible. If you can't register online or you don’t have a PPS number, you can call HSE Live on ...
I very much welcome the Our Rural Future plan being announced today. It’s an initiative I’ve been pushing for some time now. Great opportunity for the constituency to capitalise on the relocation of workers from Dublin to our rural towns and villages. People should be able to live and work in their own county should ...
Great to see such positive progress taking place in Portarlington & surrounding areas! Some of the major upcoming plans and key projects we will be working on include the Portarlington Regeneration Strategy which will help to tackle dereliction in the town and restore the town centre, the Flood Relief ...
In the Dáil this week speaking in relation to Insurance Fraud. The Insurance crisis here in Ireland is a cross-cutting issue affecting schools, crèches, public amenities and small businesses right across the country. This Bill is not just about prosecution but rather about prevention and aims to help challenge ...
Radio interview with Claire Byrne today to discuss the new Mandatory Hotel Quarantine system and the role the Defence Forces will play.
