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Archive for the ‘Skerries’ Category

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 […]

Four beaches in Dublin Fingal are awarded Blue Flag status.

5th June 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has welcomed the news that four beaches in the Fingal area have regained Blue Flag status and received the Green Coast Award.   “I am delighted that Balcarrick beach in Donabate, Portrane beach, Skerries South beach and […]

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 […]

Farrell welcomes more funding for pyrite affected homes.

14th May 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has welcomed the announcement from Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan of further funding for the pyrite remediation scheme. Minister Hogan’s announcement today (Wednesday) brings funding levels to €20 million to date.   “The increase in funding […]

Fingal primary schools to benefit from book rental scheme 2014 – FARRELL

17th April 2014

Fine Gael Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the news that all local primary schools are to benefit from the Book Rental Scheme this year. The Government announced €15 million in funding for the Book Rental Scheme in Budget 2014. It has now been […]