Newly Elected Fine Gael Deputy Catherine Callaghan: Cost of Groceries – Defence Forces- Triple lock
#ireland #irishpolitics @finegael #carlow #kilkenny #defenceforces @TheDefenceForces #tripplelock #SNA #Disabilities #costofliving #Carlow-Kilkenny #shoplocal #kilkenny #carers #Carlow #localcountycouncillors “I would like to see us get as excited investing in Irish Defence Forces Personal as we are in our Equipment” Former Irish Defence Forces veteran, SNA assistant and family carer Deputy Catherine Callaghan Fine Gael TD for Carlow Kilkenny tells Roisin Ni Chleirigh and Paul Brophy of the Irish Political Roundup how important support the men and women in our Irish Defence Forces will be in the years ahead. In this interview with the Irish Political Roundup as the Dail closes for recess Deputy Catherine Callaghan discusses the following -Shares her thoughts on the first 7 months as a TD and what a privilege and learnin8g it has been a new TD for Fine Gael in the Carlow Kilkenny Constituency. -The great affinity Catherine has for Fine Gael Councillors in Kilkenny and South Kilkenny and the great work they do in their communities. -Deputy Callaghan’s experience as a Special Needs Assistant,which has come to fore when advocating for Children with Disabilities and those with the 4 D’s of Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia, Dsypraxia Discalculia and Dsygraphia). -How successful Shop Carlow has been in promoting local businesses and supporting the circular economy. This model could be replicated around the country to promote local Irish Business’s. -Deputy Callaghan who is a former Defence Forces Member pays tribute to the 126 UNFIL Battalion who are currently serving in Camp Shamrock in the Lebanon. Credit to : Irish Political Roundup