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Archive for the ‘Malahide’ Category

Government allocates over €1.7 million to sports clubs in Dublin Fingal

3rd July 2014

A total €40 million has been awarded to local sports clubs and societies nationwide from the Sports Capital Fund with over €1.7 million of this coming to Dublin Fingal according to Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal.   “This announcement will provide a […]

ESB/Vodafone investment in fibre broadband will be incredibly beneficial to Dublin Fingal

2nd July 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has stated that he is delighted with the news that Balbriggan, Malahide, Portmarnock, Rush, Skerries and Swords are to be included in the first phase of the roll-out of the new high-speed fibre broadband network. This is […]

Tourism numbers continue to grow.

13th June 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has stated that he is encouraged by the growth in numbers of overseas visitors. CSO figures released yesterday (Thursday) have shown that the number of trips to Ireland by overseas visitors has increased by 7.5% in comparison […]

Farrell welcomes appointment of expert group to review medical card system.

6th June 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has welcomed the HSE’s appointment of the expert panel to examine how medical conditions should be taken into account in relation to medical card eligibility.   “The appointment of the expert panel is a positive step of […]

Farrell calls on SMEs in Dublin Fingal to avail of the available Government supports.

5th June 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has stressed the need to make small and medium sized enterprises more aware of the Government funding supports available to them. This was highlighted in the recent SME Credit Demand Survey with was published this week by […]

Farrell welcomes the announcement of eleven new classrooms for primary schools in Malahide.

30th May 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has welcomed the announcement from the Department of Education that St. John Paul II National School and St. Sylvester Infants National School have been included on the Additional Accommodation list.   “I am thrilled for school going […]

Farrell calls on young people in Dublin Fingal to enter Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur.

29th May 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has today (Thursday) called on young people with a business idea to enter the Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur Competition.   “The competition is being run by Local Enterprise Offices throughout the country to promote the establishment of […]

Community and voluntary groups urged to apply for funding

29th May 2014

Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell has urged community groups and voluntary organisations to apply for the National Lottery Discretionary Fund in place in the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA). The fund provides once-off grants for community groups and voluntary organisations who […]

Cheaper bus and rail fares for teenagers will reduce costs for families

28th May 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has welcomed the announcement from Ministers Varadkar and Kelly of cheaper public transport fares for those 18 and under using the Leap card system. “With up to 90% of children now staying in full-time education to complete […]

€105,000 Boost for TidyTowns groups in Dublin Fingal

16th May 2014

Boost for TidyTowns groups in Dublin Fingal – Farrell €3m Public Area Enhancement Scheme announced today Fine Gael Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the announcement of €105,000 in funding for Fingal County Council to support community groups such as the TidyTowns groups to […]