Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and member of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, Alan Farrell, has today (Thursday), called for an increased focus on Justice in rapidly growing areas as more resources become available.   “Since coming into office this Government has made great strides […]

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has today (Thursday) criticised Sinn Féin’s lazy and ill-informed call for rent controls as a solution to the housing issue. Sinn Féin have called for rent controls following the publication of the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB) […]

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has stated that the release of tourism figures by the CSO this morning (Tuesday) shows that Ireland’s attractiveness as a tourist destination continues to grow which will be welcome news for businesses and local communities throughout Dublin […]

Reforms mean Public Service can hire graduates and frontline staff. Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has today (Tuesday) urged graduates to consider a career in the public service. The Government has lifted the moratorium on public service recruitment in a targeted and […]

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has commended the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohue TD, on issuing a directive to all local authorities requiring them to examine speed limits in housing estates and residential areas.   “I am encouraged by […]

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has today (Tuesday) commended the Minister for Sport, Michael Ring TD on the allocation of €29.1 million for the Sports Capital Programme announced in Budget 2015. This brings to just over €100 million the amount this Government […]

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has stated that the allocation of €2.2 billion for justice reform and investment in Garda resources, in Budget 2015, will greatly benefit local communities throughout the State.   “The allocation of €2.2 billion for Garda resources, including […]

Employment in food and accommodation up by 23,000 since Govt reduced the rate of VAT for tourism services   Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has said that the decision by the Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan TD, to maintain the 9% VAT […]

Fine Gael Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, has stated that he is encouraged by the introduction of a tax credit for low income workers to alleviate the pressure they will face from water charges, as announced in the Budget for 2015.   “The introduction of […]

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and Member of the Oireachtas Committee for Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, Alan Farrell has urged caution in relation to the new mortgage lending measures proposed by the Central Bank. “Having reviewed the proposals outlined in the Consultation Paper […]