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Archive for August, 2014

Funding allocated to Coláiste Choilm in Swords

29th August 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the allocation of funding to Coláiste Choilm for the development of an ASD Unit Classroom from the Department of Education and Skills.   “I am glad to see that the Department of Education and Skills […]

Hometime is peak time for child road fatalities

29th August 2014

Immediate focus needed on road safety as child fatalities double   Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has today (Wednesday) urged parents preparing to send children back to school to think about road safety, in light of the news that road deaths among […]

Tackling childhood obesity must be a priority during the new school year

28th August 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has urged parents and schools to place a greater emphasis on healthy eating and exercise for children ahead of the new school year. “The scale of childhood obesity in Ireland is something which must be urgently addressed. […]

Employment levels increase while emigration levels are down

27th August 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the publication of the CSO’s Quarterly National Household Survey which shows that employment levels are continuing to increase and emigration figures are decreasing. “The figures released by the CSO show that 31,600 jobs have been […]

Legislation extending power of GSOC will increase confidence in Gardaí

21st August 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and member of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the publication of new legislation by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD which will strengthen the powers and remit of the […]

Fingal County Council recognised in the 2014 Excellence in Local Government Awards shortlist

19th August 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the shortlisting of Fingal County Council in 6 categories for the 2014 Excellence in Local Government Awards.   “I am delighted that Fingal County Council has been shortlisted in 6 categories for the Excellence in […]

Government’s reduction of VAT rate has contributed to the creation of 30,000 jobs

15th August 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed a new Fáilte Ireland report which shows that the reduced VAT rate of 9%, introduced by the Government in 2011, has contributed to the creation of 30,000 jobs in targeted sectors. “I am pleased that […]

Farrell welcomes growth of goods exports in the first 6 months of 2014

15th August 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the latest trade figures which have been published by the Central Statistics Office. “I am encouraged by the latest trade figures published by the CSO, which show that exports from Ireland are continuing to grow […]

Farrell welcomes free public transport for those under 18 until August 24th

11th August 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the announcement by the National Transport Authority that all children between the ages of 4 and 18, who have a leap card, will receive free travel on public transport until August 24th. “I am pleased […]

Over €490,000 for local authority housing adaptations in Dublin Fingal

7th August 2014

Tenants with disabilities to benefit Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the allocation of over €490,000 to Fingal by Minister of State at the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government, Paudie Coffey TD, for the adaptation of local authority housing […]