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Archive for November, 2015

Farrell encourages potential Gardaí in Dublin Fingal to apply for new posts

27th November 2015

Recruitment of 600 new Gardaí now underway on publicjobs.ie Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has encouraged those interested in the North County to apply for one of 600 new positions available with An Garda Síochána. The recruitment campaign is now underway and […]

Major DART service expansion for the New Year

24th November 2015

Additional services vital for travelling public   Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has said the major DART service expansion which will be provided for the travelling public in the New Year, will greatly benefit residents across the North County.   “I am […]

Boost for Dublin Fingal businesses as vouchers up to €500 purchased since 22nd Oct now tax free

20th November 2015

“The Finance Bill announced that employers will be able to gift vouchers of up to €500, tax free and today (Friday) it was confirmed that this measure has come into effect and will apply to all vouchers purchased since 22nd October”, says Fine Gael TD […]

National unemployment rate at 8.9% and unemployment down 36.8% in Dublin

18th November 2015

Latest QHNS figures from CSO show 30,400 back to work in Dublin “The latest QHNS figures released by the CSO show that the national unemployment rate has dropped to 8.9%, and in the Dublin region as a whole, there has been a 36.8% drop in […]

Vital new secondary schools for Swords, Malahide & Portmarnock

17th November 2015

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has expressed his delight that Swords & Malahide/Portmarnock have been selected to receive much needed additional secondary schools, to open by September 2017. “I am delighted that Swords and Malahide/Portmarnock have been identified as requiring additional secondary […]

New DNA database another tool for Gardaí to tackle crime

13th November 2015

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and Member of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, Alan Farrell, has said that the new state-of-the-art DNA Database System which will come into operation on 20th November 2015 is another important tool that Gardaí can use to tackle crime. “The […]

Garda Commissioner confirms Malahide Garda station will remain open

11th November 2015

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, Alan Farrell, has welcomed confirmation from the Garda Commissioner that An Garda Síochána does not plan to close any further Garda stations, and specifically, the local station in […]

Drop in youth unemployment brings levels to a 6 year low

6th November 2015

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has said that the fact that CSO figures show a reduction in unemployment to 9.3% is positive for the North County. “I am pleased to see that unemployment levels continue to decrease, with the unemployment level now […]

Minor Works Grant & Summer Works Programme will benefit schools in Dublin Fingal

5th November 2015

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the confirmation from the Minister for Education and Skills that over €108 million is being made available for Minor Works grants and for the Summer Works Programme for schools. “I am pleased that, following confirmation […]

Additional information requested on proposed ‘Tin Church’ site development will not adequately address concerns

4th November 2015

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has said that the additional information sought by Fingal County Council in relation to the proposed development on the Tin Church site in Portmarnock seeks to deal with some of the main issues relating to the development, […]