'I Am A Veteran'' Dr. Cathal Berry T.D, Independent TD for Kildare South.

Through our new campaign, the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel (ONE) is highlighting our talented, highly skilled and diverse group of veterans, showcasing members who are making a difference in our communities and across Irish and international society. Dr Cathal Berry is an Independent TD for the constituency of Kildare South. Cathal is a father, husband, doctor, veteran and is a resident of Portarlington, Co. Laois. He is married to Orla and is the proud father of their young children Tom and Katie. Prior to becoming a TD, Cathal spent 23 years in the Irish Defence Forces. During this time, he spent six years in the Army Ranger Wing (ARW) and served overseas in the Balkans, Africa and the Middle East. In 2008, Cathal led an ARW unit in Chad and he later took a self-funded career break to qualify as a medical doctor in Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin. He subsequently worked in HSE hospital emergency departments all over the country and then returned to the Defence Forces where he was appointed head of the Military Medical School in the Curragh, Co. Kildare. Having worked in the voluntary, private and public sectors, both nationally and internationally, Cathal has established a reputation for honesty and hard work. He has pledged to work tirelessly on behalf of all his constituents in Kildare, Laois and Offaly. For more information on ONE please visit our website (https://www.one-veterans.org​) and if you are a former member of the Irish Defence Forces we encourage you to become a member of our growing network #ONE​ #Veteran​ #IAmAVeteran​ #ProudToBeAVeteran​ Video produced in partnership with the Irish Defence Forces. Director: Karl McEneaney Production Team: Karl McEneaney, Paul Keeley and Keith Harrison.