Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the announcement of an additional €400,000 from the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources for training for the digitally excluded. “I am pleased with Minister Rabbitte’s announcement of this extra funding. Basic internet […]
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, that the Government has absolutely no intention of changing the Free Travel Pass Scheme for older people in any way. “Speaking on radio this morning […]
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has stated that he is encouraged by the announcement from Keelings Solutions that they will further expand their roots in China. “I am glad to hear that Keelings Solutions are further expanding in China. This is […]
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has today (Friday) welcomed the announcement by Dublin Bus that 100 new drivers are to be recruited. “I am delighted that Dublin Bus is recruiting 100 new drivers and that these positions are due to be filled […]
I welcome the publication of the report by Judge John D. Cooke on his inquiry into reports of unlawful surveillance of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission and the Governments acceptance in full of its findings and conclusions. Judge Cooke’s inquiry was tasked with examining the […]
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and Member of the Oireachtas Committee for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Farrell has welcomed changes to the operation of the Garda Fixed Charge Penalty System (FCPS). “Changes announced to the FCPS not only make life easier for the […]
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has stated that he is pleased with the confirmation by Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn that the number of Special Needs Assistants in schools will not be reduced. “Minister Quinn has confirmed that there […]
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has dismissed claims by members of the opposition regarding the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) and stated that their claims are based on political posturing rather than fact. “The Housing Assistance Payment will reform the current system of […]
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has stated that he is encouraged by the Government’s decision to restore discretionary medical or GP visit cards to over 15,000 people with serious medical conditions. “I am glad to see that people with serious medical […]
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has encouraged parents to apply for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance which opened this week for online applications. Application forms are available at www.welfare.ie. “Back to school time each year can place extra pressure […]