Kildare South constituency profile: Fianna Fáil senator may benefit from Sinn Féin in-fighting
Election 2024: Fine Gael junior minister Martin Heydon seeking re-election and should get over the line handily enough
Cathal Berry
Why should Irish troops and their peacekeeping colleagues stay in Lebanon as war builds?
Security sources say it is vital for Unifil to remain, even if only to act as ‘eyes and ears’ of the world, as Israel advances into southern Lebanon pursuing Hizbullah
Ireland a ‘playground’ for Russian spies due to poor security status, says ex-Army Ranger TD
Cathal Berry says extensive assets and a weak security culture make Ireland ‘ground zero’ for hybrid attacks and influence operations by Russia
Grumpy boomer bingo: Cliches abound as Pat Kenny plays to stereotype
Radio review: Unfortunately, the Newstalk host stops short of mentioning ‘snowflakes’, so denying listeners a full house
Irish citizens should not be involved in work like training Libyan forces - Berry
Former Army Ranger says law should be changed to ‘ensure properly functioning regime for enforcing international sanctions’
Two more Independent TDs confirm backing for Harris as taoiseach
Cathal Berry says he expects to see ‘greater emphasis’ on national security when Simon Harris takes office
Simon Harris adds support of five Independents, bolstering slim majority
Fine Gael members to gather for ardfheis ahead of leader’s expected confirmation as taoiseach on Tuesday
Independent TDs urge Harris to bring mini-budget for small business and farmers
Deputies who bolster Government majority call on presumptive taoiseach to bring forward supports
Senior Garda intelligence and security role set to be filled by Canadian officer
Assistant commissioners did not apply for deputy commissioner role in row over pension taxes, with Canadian Shawna Coxon now set to take up sensitive post in double-jobbing plan
Irish troops in Lebanon ‘provide vital information and should stay’ despite instability
Independent TD Cathal Berry’s comments come after Israel targeted a Hamas political leader in Beirut earlier this week
Lack of additional helicopters added ‘unnecessary risk’ to Cork drugs bust operation - Cathal Berry
Independent TD says success of mission due to ‘courage’ of personnel involved rather than resources at their disposal
Seizure of ship carrying drugs puts focus back on Ireland’s ability to patrol waters
Inside Politics: TD Cathal Berry describes soldiers involved in operation as 'Jedi Knights of the Army'
Sitting TDs assess re-election chances after losing key areas in constituency review
New calculus for Michael Fitzmaurice, Paul Kehoe, Aindrias Moynihan and Cathal Berry after population shifts
Constituency review: Who are the winners and losers?
Sinn Féin on course to take at least one seat in almost all constituencies and will be in the running for multiple seats in many constituencies
Former defence minister calls for budget to address Naval Service personnel crisis
Latest reduction in active Naval Service ships an ‘advantage’ to drug smugglers, former senior Garda says
Fresh evidence and perspectives on Irish neutrality are sorely needed
The real challenge for Irish neutrality policy is to reconcile conflicting orientations in line with our own historical and contemporary political experience
US Navy ship off Cork shows Irish waters of interest to all military powers, says Senator
US Naval ship operating in Irish-controlled waters in recent months with transmitter turned off
Former Garda chief Nóirín O’Sullivan to lead taskforce on politicians’ safety
Group established after female representatives revealed scale of abuse received in course of their work
Stephen Collins: Notion that our neutrality is widely respected abroad is an Irish self-delusion
Invasion of Ukraine brought an end to any indulgence by our European allies and highlights ridiculousness of giving China and Russia a veto over Irish actions
Ireland’s RAF defence deals treated like ‘third secret of Fatima’, TD says
Former Defence Forces member Cathal Berry calls on State to be more honest about ‘completely reasonable’ relationships
Stephen Collins: A diplomat wondered why we outsource our defence to the British. He has a point
We spend less than any EU country on defence, yet wallow in the notion that our neutrality confers some sort of moral superiority
Irish citizens should be evacuated from Sudan – Cathal Berry
Department of Foreign Affairs ‘closely monitoring situation’ as fighting continues
Any review of misconduct in Defence Forces must include department and Minister
The military does not make its own rules: responsibility for oversight lies with the Government
Case of Irish-Russian woman in Australia highlights Republic’s ‘security complacency’
Former head of Army Ranger Wing, Cathal Berry TD, says no vetting in place for parliamentary assistants
Government comfortably wins confidence vote in Dáil
Taoiseach defends Coalition’s record after McDonald claims administration has lost public support
Coalition planning ongoing for Ukraine invasion, says Varadkar
No intention to withdraw staff from Irish Embassy in Kyiv but security ‘under review’
Ireland raises concerns with Russia over planned naval exercises
Military drills to take place in international waters off southwest coast next month
Irish chief-of-staff meets Russian ambassador to discuss defence issues
Russians will conduct live naval firing exercise off the Irish coast next month
Defence Forces commission delays publication of report following criticism
Report had been due to go to Government this month
Almost 20,000 on pandemic payment called to welfare offices to sign on
Close to a tenth of claims ineligible for Covid-19 benefit, review finds
Rangers are the elite of the Irish Defence Forces, so why are so many quitting?
The highly-trained unit is beset by frustration over pay and conditions
People who receive vaccines not approved by EMA must enter hotel quarantine, Dáil told
More than 8,000 people have been through system since March, with 376 positive tests
Garda to spend up to half a million on centenary medals and coins
Medals to be issued to serving and retired gardaí as well as dignitaries
Defence Forces’ nursing service down from 100 to ‘just three or four’
Army barracks has employed agency nurse on 24-hour basis every day for last nine years
Department of Health hit by cyberattack similar to that on HSE
Gardaí strongly suspect the same criminal gang is involved in both ransomware attacks
Kildare replaces Donegal as county with highest rate of Covid-19
Fall in Donegal a result of a ‘strong response’ from local communities, Donnelly says
Troops to be vaccinated before overseas deployment after Taoiseach’s intervention
Martin criticised for failure to move family carers up priority list to receive jab
The ‘cold war’ between the Irish military and the civilians in charge of them
The Civil Service and the Defence Forces have been fighting since the 1920s
Ireland’s relationship with Britain ‘will always be close and special’ – Taoiseach
Martin says State has spent more than €1bn on Brexit-related issues since 2016
Covid-19 vaccine: HSE extends interval between first and second jabs in move to vaccinate more people
Health authorities now publishing vaccination numbers on Covid data hub
Call for serving gardaí to receive commemorative medal on force’s centenary
The Civil Guard was formed at a meeting in Dublin’s Gresham Hotel in February 1922
SF claim of ‘meat barons’ hold over Government parties a ‘paranoid fantasy’
Dáil told of workers being bussed to meat factory with Covid clusters in packed coach
Government accused of hypocrisy for failing to honour Defence Forces deal
TD likens failure on ‘technical pay’ deal to UK backpedalling on Brexit agreement
GAA reiterates its commitment to following Nphet guidelines
Cases rise in Kildare, Laois and Offaly and views differ on how GAA should respond
Perjury legislation aims to tackle insurance fraud
Some politicians and business people who lied to tribunals ‘got away scot free’, says TD
Devastating cyber attacks ‘only a matter of time’, warns Kildare TD
Cathal Berry urges Government to implement national cyber security strategy
TDs call on Government to extend maternity leave benefits
Brid Smith says new mothers had been left ‘isolated’ from support services
Officers told to prepare to deploy to DRC as fears grow for Irish contingent
Concern over two peacekeeping Defence Forces officers assigned to Goma city
Irish troops set to return home from Mali despite UN request to extend mission
Army Ranger Wing personnel to return by end of April after State sought exemption on order
Rent-a-room tenancies protected as Dáil backs amendment to ban all evictions
Medical examinations for abortion services possible by telemedicine and videoconferencing
Miriam Lord: Dáil’s pessimistic return fails to solve leaders’ questions
Early celebrations give way to gloom as a stable government remains a distant hope
Former Army Ranger commander ‘open’ to supporting Sinn Féin
Dr Cathal Berry, who left the Defence Forces last year, was elected as an Independent TD in Kildare South
Election 2020: Cathal Berry (Independent)
The Kildare South candidate was elected on the eighth count
Targeting a Dáil seat like a military campaign
Former Defence Forces commandant Cathal Berry is targeting a seat in Kildare South
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