A total of €3,045,760 has been approved and paid out to Fingal businesses under the Government’s Restart Grant to aid reopening after COVID-19, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Farrell said, “The Government’s Restart Grant involves direct grant aid to micro and small businesses of between €2,000 and €10,000, to help with the costs associated with reopening and re-employing…
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has said that the Programme for Government has set out important advancements to LGBTI+ rights in Ireland. Deputy Farrell said, “It has been five years since the passage of the Marriage Equality Referendum, however despite this success, there remains much work to be done to deliver full equality to our LGBTI+ citizens.”…
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has said comprehensive mental health policies are needed in new Government. Deputy Farrell said, “We need a whole of government approach to mental health in Ireland and I am pleased that the Programme for Government has set out an extensive range of initiatives to develop our existing approach to mental health.” “Included…
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has welcomed the news that €514,451 in support has been approved for local companies in Fingal who have availed of the Trading Online Voucher Scheme, as of June 12th. The scheme is managed by the Department of Communication, Climate Action & Environment in conjunction with the Department of Business, Enterprise & Innovation.…
If you can’t talk about it, text about it A free, anonymous and inclusive text service has been launched to provide support for people going through a mental health or emotional crisis, a Fine Gael Deputy has said. Deputy Farrell said: “‘50808’ is a first of its kind for Ireland, a free 24/7 text service, providing everything from a calming…
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has called for an expansion of awareness campaigns on mental health issues as Men’s Health Week begins on Monday, June 15th. Deputy Farrell said, “Over the past number of years we have made progress in raising awareness about mental health issues, but this should be just the beginning, by re-doubling our efforts…
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the news that historic buildings across Fingal have been successful in their application for funding from the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Deputy Farrell said, “This is great news for residents of Swords, Balbriggan, Skerries, Lusk and Donabate. The funding will help keep our historic architecture in the…
A major expansion of the Trading Online Voucher Scheme will help small and micro enterprises in Dublin Fingal to get their business online, Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell has said. Deputy Farrell encouraged all suitable small businesses in Dublin Fingal to apply to help meet the ongoing trading challenges stemming from the COVID-19 crisis. Deputy Farrell said: “The expansion of…
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has said that improving existing infrastructure investment to support electric vehicles will increase purchases of E-Vehicles. Deputy Farrell said, “This Government has taken proactive measures to make sure that we meet our responsibilities in limiting the worst effects of Climate Change, a challenge that is one of the most important that face…
Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell has welcomed the news that the Broadmeadow estuary cycle way has been granted permission by An Bord Pleanala. Deputy Farrell said, “This is great news for everyone in Fingal and will see a major step forward in the development of our coastal greenway.” “The Broadmeadow estuary crossing will link Malahide with Donabate and…
