A temporary reduction in the VAT rate which applies to home energy production such as wind and solar, and also applies to residential retrofitting, should be implemented to help people with energy cost pressures, according to Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell. Deputy Farrell, Fine Gael Spokesperson on Climate Action said, “Europe faces an extremely difficult challenge with regard to the…
The setting of minimum tariffs on life sentences before a prisoner can apply for parole will ensure the punishment served fits the crime and send a zero tolerance message to others, according to Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell. Deputy Farrell, a member of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, spoke as Cabinet approved the Review of Policy Options for Prison and Penal…
New funding has been announced for Rush businesses to upgrade their building facades, artwork, murals, lighting, street furniture and canopies, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Farrell was speaking after Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, announced funding of €2.6 million for 26 towns selected for funding with each local authority to receive €100,000 as part…
Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, has said that the report on patient records, published by HIQA, echoes his calls for online patient records as far back as 2013. Providing online patient records is a key step in delivering a modern healthcare system that will benefit patients, hospital staff and medical institutions. I first raised the need for this measure in…
Dublin Fingal TD and Oireachtas Education Committee member, Alan Farrell, has said that progress on a new school building is a positive step for the community. Deputy Farrell said, “I am delighted that Rush National School’s plans to build new facilities is progressing. Approval to proceed to tender has this week been announced by the Department of Education.” “The new…
Fine Gael Climate Action Spokesperson and Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, has said the announcement of 120 new electric battery buses for public transport show how we can radically reduce emissions from the sector and deliver state of the art transportation. Deputy Farrell said, “Transport emissions are a huge piece of the puzzle when it comes to tackling climate change…
Dublin Fingal TD and Climate Action Spokesperson for Fine Gael, Alan Farrell, has called on the Government to extend public transport fare reductions in Budget 2023. Deputy Farrell said, “In May, the Government introduced a 20% fare reduction across all Dublin Bus, Luas, Go-Ahead Ireland and Iarnród Éireann’s Commuter and DART journeys, which will last until the end of the…
Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, has said that two Fingal sports clubs have been successful in their appeals to the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme. Deputy Farrell said, “I am pleased to confirm that both Portmarnock AFC and Swords Celtic FC, have been successful in their appeals. The clubs will benefit from a combined total of just under €100,000.” “This…
Online registration process now open Fine Gael wants to build stronger, safer communities Community groups and organisations in Fingal are invited to apply for a new round of funding for the upgrade and refurbishment of community centres, Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell, has said. Deputy Farrell said: “Fine Gael wants to build stronger and safer communities by making our towns…
Six new members at Malahide Station show ongoing commitment to address concerns regarding antisocial behaviour. Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell has said that the new station at Dublin Airport will be hugely beneficial to the area and help reduce crime. Deputy Farrell said, “Today my colleague, Minister Helen McEntee, officially opened a new Garda station in Dublin Airport. This is…
