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Ireland should lead the call for more effective international aid

20th July 2011

Situation in Horn of Africa should be a wake up call to us allFine Gael TD for Dublin North, Alan Farrell, has urged the international community to do everything possible to improve the effectiveness of overseas development aid. Speaking after he attended the OECD’s Working […]

Alan Farrell TD to support Gay Mitchell MEP for presidential nomination

4th July 2011

Alan Farrell TD to support Gay Mitchell MEP for presidential nomination Fine Gael TD for Dublin North, Alan Farrell, has today (Monday) spoken out in his support for party colleague Gay Mitchell MEP to receive the Fine Gael nomination for the Presidential candidacy. “I whole-heartedly […]

The 1st 100 days

17th June 2011

I have entered the Dáil at a particularly challenging time in our history, to put it mildly. No other Irish Government has inherited such a severe financial situation but I feel that in the first 100 days, we have taken important steps towards rebuilding confidence […]

Speech to the Dail on the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011

10th June 2011

I am pleased the Minister, Deputy Joan Burton, is in the Chamber and I thank her for putting the Bill before the House. The mission statement of the Department is to promote active participation in society through the provision of income supports, employment services and […]

Farrell Nominated to Chair Fine Gael Committee by Taoiseach

10th June 2011

On Thursday evening last, I was honoured to be appointed by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD as Chairperson of the Fine Gael Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform in the Dáil. This committee will shadow the work of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform […]

Farrell appointed to vital new Select Committee of Investigations, Oversights and Petitions

10th June 2011

Fine Gael TD for Dublin North Alan Farrell has been appointed to the Select Committee on Investigations, Oversight and Petitions as part of the restructured government committee system, committed to restoring powers of investigation back to the government.“I have been given an opportunity to shape […]

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD with Barack Obama on College Green. 23rd May 2011.

23rd May 2011

The passing of Dr Garret FitzGerald

19th May 2011

“It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of former Taoiseach Dr Garrett FitzGerald, in the early hours of this morning.“I had the honour of meeting Dr FitzGerald on my first day as a Deputy in Dáil Éireann. He will be remembered […]

Third Level Students can look forward to a much improved grant system

18th May 2011

New measures will result in less financial pressure on students and their families. Third level students can finally look forward to a more efficient grant system which will relieve financial pressure on them and their families, Fine Gael TD for Dublin North Alan Farrell has […]

Metro North is crucial for North Dublin

6th May 2011

“I remain supportive of the Metro North Project which I believe is a critical piece of transport infrastructure for the north county and the city of Dublin. As a Councillor for the past seven years, I have worked with our planning department with a view […]