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Archive for July, 2015

New Govt apprenticeships scheme provide opportunities for school leavers in Dublin Fingal

31st July 2015

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has said that a Government scheme to support new apprenticeships will provide great opportunities for school leavers in the North County. These will be in the areas of Manufacturing and Engineering, Tourism and Sport, Financial Services, Information […]

Free GP care will result in savings and increased peace of mind for over 70s in Dublin Fingal

31st July 2015

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the commencement of registration for free GP care for everyone aged 70 and over, as announced by the Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar TD.   “I am pleased that every person aged 70 and over […]

€300,000 allocated to the swimming pool in the Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Centre

30th July 2015

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell is pleased that Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Centre is to receive €300,000 under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme energy efficiency upgrade and enhanced disabled access initiative 2015. This funding allocation was announced by the Minister of […]

€112,500 for Skerries Harbour

20th July 2015

“Skerries Harbour is to receive €112,500 in funding under the 2015 Fishery Harbours Capital Investment Programme”, says Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell.   “In a real boost to our fishing industry, Minister Coveney has announced funding for Local Authority Harbour projects under […]

Rights of victims of crime to be strengthened

16th July 2015

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, Alan Farrell has stated that it is positive news for victims of crime that the Heads and General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill has […]

Construction of infrastructure to connect Rush to Wastewater Treatment Plant to commence in mid-2016

15th July 2015

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, is pleased that the Rush Wastewater Collection Network scheme is continuing to progress. This scheme will tackle the issue of untreated discharge entering the Irish Sea at Rush.   “I am glad to see that action is […]

Over 25,000 jobs in Fingal attributable to presence of Dublin Airport

14th July 2015

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has stated that the importance of Dublin Airport to the national economy cannot be underestimated as over 97,000 jobs are, either directly or indirectly, related to the activities of Dublin Airport.   “The economic impact study carried […]

Farrell welcomes Minister Coffey to Rush to review progress of pyrite remediation scheme

13th July 2015

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, welcomed the Minister of State responsible for Housing, Paudie Coffey to Ravenswell Estate in Rush to review, first hand, the progress of works being carried out under the pyrite remediation scheme.   “I am pleased that Minister […]

Sinn Féin’s tax policy a threat to the pay packets of all workers

9th July 2015

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and member of the Oireachtas Finance Committee, Alan Farrell, has said that Sinn Féin in government would attack the pay packets of all workers, to fund their fantasy promises. “Sinn Féin claims that this Government legislates in the interests […]

Food Wise 2025 is a statement of intent for our agri-food industry

8th July 2015

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has said that Food Wise 2025, Ireland’s ten year strategy for the agri-food Sector, announced by the Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney TD, is a strong statement of the potential of the agri-food sector in leading Ireland’s […]