Tag: Aviation

Jobs boost in aviation sector should encourage wider aviation industry – Farrell

Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, has said that today’s jobs announcement will encourage workers across the industry and help rebuild the Irish aviation sector. Deputy Farrell said, “Today, Ryanair have announced their intention to recruit 5,000 new staff including pilots, cabin crew, engineers and ground operations staff, in a major boost for the airline sector. €50m will also contribute to…

Oireachtas debate needed on the introduction of antigen testing

Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Spokesperson for Climate Action Alan Farrell has called for a parliamentary debate on the introduction and role of antigen testing in Ireland. Deputy Farrell said, “I believe a meaningful debate in Dáil Éireann with regard to antigen testing is now necessary as we plot our way out of the pandemic and continue to reopen…

Urgent decision on future of Irish aviation needed from Government

Fine Gael and Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell has called on the Government to act decisively in order to safeguard the future of the Irish aviation industry and the jobs that rely on it. Deputy Farrell said, “The introduction of the ‘Ireland Strategic Investment Fund’ (ISIF), was an important and necessary step to ensuring the long-term health of medium and…