Catherine Callaghan, TD

The establishment of a new National Security Authority (NSA) to tackle imminent security concerns must be progressed urgently, a Fine Gael TD has said.

The Supplemental Military Service (SMS) will allow Reserve Deference Forces to better contribute their skills, experience and expertise to the Defence Forces, a Fine Gael TD has said.

IN vil­lages like At Tiri, Tib­nin and Bint Jbeil life goes on – but the ten­sion never lifts. For dec­ades, one of the few con­stants has been the pres­ence of UN peace­keep­ers. On patrol, body armour, blue hel­mets, rifles and live rounds are stand­ard. Not because viol­ence is con­stant, but because it is always close.

A publicly available blood test capable of detecting over 50 types of cancer would greatly enhance the impact of genetic testing, and ultimately help save more lives, a Fine Gael TD has said.

The highest number of new recruits in five years were inducted to the Defence Forces last year, a Fine Gael TD has reported.

Deputy Catherine Callaghan has today called on Deputy Catherine Connolly to clarify her Dáil remarks that we “don’t need an army”.

The establishment of a ‘shadow’ version of Government institutions, which includes a network of local councils and a kangaroo court system, is “deeply chilling” and must be fully investigated, according to Fine Gael TD Catherine Callaghan.

Fine Gael TD Catherine Callaghan, a member of the Oireachtas Committee on Defence and National Security, has said the current debate over changes to Ireland’s triple lock needs to be grounded in facts and not misinformation. 

Many sports clubs and organisations around the country need financial assistance to ensure that their grounds are fully accessible, a Fine Gael TD has said.

652 air ambulance service missions took place last year, demonstrating the nationwide reach that underpins this vital service, a Fine Gael Deputy has said.