Latest QHNS figures from CSO show 30,400 back to work in Dublin “The latest QHNS figures released by the CSO show that the national unemployment rate has dropped to 8.9%, and in the Dublin region as a whole, there has been a 36.8% drop in […]
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National unemployment rate at 8.9% and unemployment down 36.8% in Dublin
18th November 2015
Vital new secondary schools for Swords, Malahide & Portmarnock
17th November 2015
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has expressed his delight that Swords & Malahide/Portmarnock have been selected to receive much needed additional secondary schools, to open by September 2017. “I am delighted that Swords and Malahide/Portmarnock have been identified as requiring additional secondary […]
New DNA database another tool for Gardaí to tackle crime
13th November 2015
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and Member of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, Alan Farrell, has said that the new state-of-the-art DNA Database System which will come into operation on 20th November 2015 is another important tool that Gardaí can use to tackle crime. “The […]
Garda Commissioner confirms Malahide Garda station will remain open
11th November 2015
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, Alan Farrell, has welcomed confirmation from the Garda Commissioner that An Garda Síochána does not plan to close any further Garda stations, and specifically, the local station in […]
Drop in youth unemployment brings levels to a 6 year low
6th November 2015
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has said that the fact that CSO figures show a reduction in unemployment to 9.3% is positive for the North County. “I am pleased to see that unemployment levels continue to decrease, with the unemployment level now […]
Minor Works Grant & Summer Works Programme will benefit schools in Dublin Fingal
5th November 2015
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the confirmation from the Minister for Education and Skills that over €108 million is being made available for Minor Works grants and for the Summer Works Programme for schools. “I am pleased that, following confirmation […]
Additional information requested on proposed ‘Tin Church’ site development will not adequately address concerns
4th November 2015
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has said that the additional information sought by Fingal County Council in relation to the proposed development on the Tin Church site in Portmarnock seeks to deal with some of the main issues relating to the development, […]
Malahide wins award for Best DART Station
3rd November 2015
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has congratulated Malahide Station on winning the accolade of Best DART Station at the annual Iarnród Éireann Best Station Awards. “Malahide Station provides an easy link for visitors and tourists to come to our local community. It […]
New anti-burglary plan will crack down on crime in Dublin Fingal
2nd November 2015
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal said that the new Anti-Crime and Burglary response by An Garda Síochána will crack down on crime in the North County. “This new Anti-Crime and Burglary response by An Garda Síochána, named Operation Thor, will help tackle crime in […]
No. of tourists up 39% following years of neglect
30th October 2015
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the latest CSO tourism figures which show significant growth in the tourism sector since Fianna Fáil’s were booted from office. “The number of overseas visitors to Ireland has grown by 39% when the figures for […]