The mental health system is not adequately prepared to cope with the significant increase in demand
The Regional Group of TDs secured cross-party support for their motion on Mental Health today. Referrals for mental health[…]
Motion on Mental Health
Today the Regional Group TDs have brought forward a motion on mental health to the floor of Dáil Éireann,[…]
The Week in Politics
I was on the Week in Politics this week on RTÉ One TV. I gave a quick update on[…]
Portarlington Christmas Lights 2020
Fantastic to see the Christmas lights being switched on in Portarlington last Friday for the ‘Big Switch On’! Thanks[…]
Progress for the Reserve Defence Force
Very productive Oireachtas Committee meeting on Foreign Affairs & Defence last week. The positive developments will not only allow[…]
Brexit
In the Dáil, I raised a number of important issues in relation to Brexit. In less than 50 days[…]
Portarlington Community Groups & Voluntary Organisations
Another productive meeting in Portarlington tonight with the Community Groups and Voluntary Organisations in the town. The meeting was[…]
Financial Support for Kildare, Laois & Offaly
In the Dáil, I asked the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, about the possibility of providing additional financial supports for Kildare,[…]
Dr. Cathal Berry – Issues affecting the Defence Forces
I spoke to the Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney about a number of immediate issues facing the Defence Forces.[…]
Supporting Kildare – Education and Tourism & Hospitality Sector
This week I attended a conference call with Tourism Minister Catherine Martin, Into Kildare and other local TDs and[…]