Winners and losers in general election 2024
Close-fought races and the tantalising prospect of power brought relief for the victorious but crushing lows for those rejected by the electorate
Cathal Berry
Kildare South constituency candidates list: 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
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
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