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Competition and Consumer Protection Commission launch investigation into waste collection sector

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the launch of an investigation into waste firms by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. “I am pleased that the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has launched an investigation into the domestic waste sector and waste collection companies, following their attempt to introduce outrageous hikes in waste collection charges. “I…

Huge increases in bin charges are unacceptable

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal has said the increase in charges by bin companies serving residents in the North County, and across the country, are wholly unacceptable. “The huge increase in bin charges by companies serving residents in communities throughout Dublin Fingal, and across the country are wholly unacceptable. These increases are tantamount to price gouging and cannot be…

Farrell Questions Minister on Water Quality at North County Beaches

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, raised the water quality issues experienced in the North County in recent weeks in Dáil Éireann. Deputy Farrell also demanded the prioritisation of the delivery of adequate wastewater infrastructure for the community of Rush to stop untreated wastewater being discharged into the sea. Raising this issue in Dáil Éireann, Deputy Farrell stated…

Increased confidence in Ireland’s economy paves the way for further growth

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the news that confidence in Ireland’s economy has trebled since last year.   “It is encouraging that confidence in Ireland’s economy has almost trebled since last year. PwC’s 2014 CEO Pulse Survey has found that eighty-six percent of Irish CEO’s are positive about Ireland’s economic outlook in comparison to the…

Consumers and suppliers will benefit from protections under new law

Consumers and suppliers will benefit from protections under new law – FARRELL Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the publication of the Competition and Consumer Protection Bill 2014, which will offer greater protections to both consumers and suppliers. The long awaited piece of legislation has been published by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD. “This…

New Primary School for Malahide will alleviate enormous demand for classroom space

New Educate Together Primary School for Waterside, Swords Road area Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the announcement by Minister for Education, Ruairi Quinn TD that Government propose to investment in the construction of a new primary school for Malahide. “Minister Quinn has given the go-ahead for this school to commence in September 2014 in temporary start-up…

7th Annual GOAL Mile at Malahide Castle

7th Annual GOAL Mile at Malahide Castle Alongside local Malahide man, Will Mullin, Business Development Manager of WineOnline.ie, and for the seventh year running I am organising a charitable walk in aid of the charity ‘GOAL’ at Malahide Demesne. The GOAL Mile is a fun way for local people to start off their Christmas Day whilst also helping a worthy…

Jobless figures drop by 5,398 in Dublin in last 12 months

Jobless figures drop by 5,398 in Dublin in last 12 months – Farrell Fine Gael Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, has today Wednesday welcomed the latest Live Register figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), which show that the number of people out of work in the Dublin area has dropped by 5,398 over the last 12 months. “Internal breakdowns…

Free GP Care for 31,189 children in Dublin Fingal

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has highlighted how 31,189 children in Dublin Fingal area will benefit from the government’s introduction of free GP care for children aged five years and under. “Dublin Fingal has the youngest age demographic in the state and this is a significant advance for families with young children. Having two small children, I…

Increase in Sports Funding for 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has today (Thursday) welcomed the confirmation from the Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Transport & Sport, Michael Ring TD that there will be a €19m increase in Government sport funding for the coming year. This involves a new round of Sports Capital Programme funding, comprising four components: The Irish…