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Climate friendly Budget prioritises retro-fitting, sustainable transport and a reduction in emissions

Budget 2021 is strong on Climate Action, prioritising retro-fitting, a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and the development of sustainable transport, a Fine Gael TD has said. Alan Farrell is a TD for Dublin Fingal and serves as Fine Gael’s Dáil spokesperson on Climate Action. “Retro-fitting is a key priority of Budget 2021 which is a really positive move towards…

€158,254 granted to assist Fingal Towns and Villages respond to COVID-19

€158,254 has been provided to projects in Fingal to help towns and villages adapt to Covid-19, a Fine Gael TD has said. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today (Monday, October 12th) announced details of a further 137 rural towns and villages that will benefit from €4.3 million in funding to help them adjust to COVID-19 restrictions. The funding…

Climate Action Bill a significant step in our fight against Climate Change

Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Spokesperson for Climate Action, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the publication of the Government’s Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill. Deputy Farrell said, “Climate change is the biggest challenge we face as a global society and we’re running out of time to avoid the worst consequences. The Government’s new climate action legislation is…

Re-opening of in-person addiction services a life-line for some

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has said that the re-opening of in-person addiction services will prove to be a life-line for those that rely on them. Deputy Farrell said, “It has been confirmed that in-person addiction services will be allowed to re-open while we continue our battle against Covid-19 in Level 3 restrictions.” “The re-opening of these…

Tourism Recovery Plan sets out what must be done for the industry

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the publication of the Tourism Recovery Plan 2020 -2023, which has been prepared by the Tourism Recovery Taskforce. Deputy Farrell said, “This report shows the significant level of support and investment we must deliver to prevent long-term damage to the tourism sector in Ireland.” “In Fingal, we are lucky to…

Farrell appointed as Fine Gael Spokesperson for Climate Action

Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell, has been appointed by An Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar, as Fine Gael’s spokesperson for Climate Action. Deputy Farrell said, “It is a great honour to be appointed as the Climate Action Spokesperson for Fine Gael. Climate Change is the biggest challenge our generation and subsequent generations will have to overcome.” “I am excited to…

Aer Lingus workers need Government support

Dublin Fingal TD for Fine Gael, Alan Farrell has urged the Government to put in place initiatives that will protect jobs in Aer Lingus. Deputy Farrell said, “No sector of the economy has been exempt from the economic fallout during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the aviation industry has been particularly impacted as international travel ground to a halt. Moreover, travel…

Homeowners won’t face increased Local Property Tax bills next year

The revaluation date for Local Property Tax (LPT) has been deferred to November 2021, Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell, has said. Deputy Farrell said this decision means that taxpayers will not be faced with increased LPT bills for 2021. Deputy Farrell said: “My Fine Gael colleague, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe, has confirmed that with the new valuation date there…

Blue Star Programme registration open to primary schools in Fingal

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has urged local primary schools to register for the Blue Star Programme before the deadline of October 7th, 2020. Deputy Farrell said, “The Blue Star Programme gives young students the chance to learn about the European Union and participate in projects that highlight the EU and our role in it.” “Ireland has…

€558,051 granted to improve housing conditions for older people and people with disabilities in Fingal

 Fingal is to receive state funding of €558,051 to improve housing stock for older people and people with a disability, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Farrell highlighted the funding for Fingal as part of an €18 million nationwide package announced by Government to improve housing conditions.  Deputy Farrell said: “The Disabled Persons Grant Scheme and the Improvement Works…