Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell has confirmed with the HSE, processes being put in place for children who received a Preliminary Team Assessment following a Parliamentary Question on the matter. Deputy Farrell said, “I am pleased to hear following the recent judgement by the High Court that the HSE have committed to engaging directly with the families of those children…
Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, has confirmed that applications for SUSI grants for the new academic year are now open and changes to the grants will see significant improvements for students. From September: maintenance grants will increase by €200 the income threshold for the standard rate of grant will increase by €1,000 the distance for the higher non-adjacent student grant…
Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Climate Action Spokesperson, Alan Farrell, has said that successful applications, under the Brexit Adjustment Local Authority Marine Infrastructure Scheme, for Skerries and Balbriggan, will improve the harbours for all. Deputy Farrell said, “Two successful applications in Fingal will receive funding to complete important infrastructural projects. These projects will total €760,000 and the State will…
Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, has urged the Government to seize the moment in the months ahead and build on solid Government commitments to make significant changes to how we support victims and survivors of Domestic Violence in Ireland. Deputy Farrell said, “Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence is a cancer on our society and it has been disproportionately effecting…
Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Climate Action Spokesperson, Alan Farrell, has said the new measures agreed by Cabinet will help support a vital sector in our economy. Deputy Farrell said, “The horticulture sector is of huge importance to Ireland and particularly in our own area of Fingal. The sector provides jobs and products that help keep our country running…
Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, has raised the need for long term investment in further and higher education in Fingal as well as training and upskilling facilities. Deputy Farrell raised the issue with Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris in Dail Eireann this week. Deputy Farrell said, “Swords offers the Department and the Government…
Support Level Eligible Families Eligible Works (Grant) Semi-D Conditions of Scheme Warmer Homes Free Upgrade Pre-2006 homes only On fuel allowance Jobseekers/Disability Allowance with children <7Working Family Payment, One Parent Family Allowance/Domiciliary Care Allowance Free AssessmentAll Works Undertaken for FreeOnly incl Windows to replace single glaze Existing 7,000 applicants will be cleared firstApplicants who had previous work now can…
Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Climate Action Spokesperson, Alan Farrell, has said that in order to hit our retrofitting targets, we will need to ensure there is a supply of skilled workers. Deputy Farrell said, “The Government has set out an ambitious plan to retrofit homes and businesses across Ireland, in order to achieve these targets, we must ensure…
Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, has said today’s announcement with regard to the Sports Capital and Equipment Grant is a major boost for sport in Dublin Fingal. Deputy Farrell said, “40 clubs in Dublin Fingal have today received a combined total of over €3,500,000. This will make a significant impact and will fund projects that range from new buildings to…
Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Spokesperson, Alan Farrell, has said that the boost in supports, agreed by cabinet today (Tuesday 8th February 2022), will see tens of thousands of homes benefit from the scheme. Deputy Farrell, said, “Retrofitting homes across the island is key to reducing emissions produced in from Irish homes. This scheme will also reduce the cost…
