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Archive for July, 2014

Farrell welcomes a decrease in back to school costs

30th July 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has stated that the fact that back to school costs are falling, as outlined in Barnardos’ School Costs Survey, is positive news for families throughout Dublin Fingal. “Many families face increased stress when back to school time […]

Increasing tourism trends are positive for Dublin Fingal

29th July 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has said the increasing number of overseas visitors to Ireland is encouraging news and it highlights the important role of tourism in the Irish economy following the publication of Tourism Ireland’s July Situation and Outlook Analysis Report […]

Upwards revision of economy’s growth forecast will be welcome news for businesses in Dublin Fingal

29th July 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the Central Banks’ upwards revision of its growth forecast for 2014. “It is encouraging that the Central Bank has revised its growth forecast for 2014 upwards. The Central Bank now forecasts that gross domestic profit […]

Increased confidence in Ireland’s economy paves the way for further growth

25th July 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the news that confidence in Ireland’s economy has trebled since last year.   “It is encouraging that confidence in Ireland’s economy has almost trebled since last year. PwC’s 2014 CEO Pulse Survey has found that […]

Funding announced for structural improvements to Rush and Lusk Educate Together National School

18th July 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the allocation of funding for structural improvements to Rush and Lusk Educate Together National School from the Department of Education and Skills.   “I am glad to see that the Department of Education and Skills […]

The future for Donabate Portrane Tennis Club is bright

17th July 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has stated that the funding allocated to Donabate Portrane Tennis Club will have a major impact on the development of the club and will be hugely beneficial to the local community as a whole. “With over €180,000 […]

Malahide Cricket Club to host clash between Ireland and England next year

16th July 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the announcement by Cricket Ireland that Malahide Cricket Grounds are to host a one day International between Ireland and England on May 8th next year.   “I am thrilled that Malahide Cricket Club has been […]

Farrell welcomes the extension of after-school and childcare support

14th July 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the announcement last week by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Charlie Flanagan TD and the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD that the afterschool childcare programme and the community employment childcare programme […]

Farrell congratulates Reilly on new Ministerial appointment

11th July 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has congratulated Dr James Reilly TD on his appointment as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs.   “During his time in the Department of Health, Minister Reilly worked tirelessly to implement reform in the health sector during […]

FF should stop scaremongering for political gain

10th July 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has called on Fianna Fáil to cease their scaremongering over the Free Travel Pass and to stop purposely creating fear among older people on this issue.   “On numerous occasions, Government Ministers have confirmed that there is […]