Fine Gael Deputy, Alan Farrell encouraged employers in Fingal to register for the new Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) which replaces the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme from the 1st of September 2020. Deputy Farrell said: “The EWSS is the centrepiece of the Government’s July Jobs Stimulus. “I would like to encourage all employers and businesses across Fingal who believe that…
Successful applicants will receive grants of up to €40k A new Covid-19 Online Retail Scheme will support businesses in Fingal to expand their online presence, Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell has said. Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English TD, has launched a new €5.5 million Covid-19 Online Retail Scheme as announced in the Government’s July Jobs…
Balbriggan, Malahide, Skerries and Swords can now avail of local authority funding for projects to help in our response to Covid-19, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Farrell, said, “I am delighted that my colleague, Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced the expansion of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. “As part of the changes, 41…
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has urged self employed people to avail of the newly revamped Enterprise Support Grant. Deputy Farrell said, “Previously this grant was available only to those starting up new businesses, however, this has been expanded to include sole traders who have had their income impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.” “The expansion is designed…
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has expressed his shock and disappointment following violent scenes in Balbriggan. Deputy Farrell said, “Over the weekend a series of altercations and other wanton anti-social incidents between groups of youths took place in Balbriggan. These events left local residents concerned and anxious.” “I have been in contact with local Gardai and will…
A significant expansion of the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance will ensure that many more families in Fingal can benefit from it ahead of this school year, a Fine Gael Deputy has said. Deputy Farrell said: “My colleague the Minister for Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands, Heather Humphreys, has confirmed to me that the…
Fingal County Council will receive funding to support home adaptations for older people and those living with a disability in private houses, a Fine Gael Deputy has said. Deputy Farrell said, “The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage has today announced allocations to local authorities worth a total of €73.75 million in 2020 for Housing Adaptation Grants. “These grants…
Fine Gael Deputy Farrell has confirmed funding of €200,000 for the coastal greenway in Fingal. Deputy Farrell said: “Our greenway plays an important role in supporting local communities to create jobs and brings visitors to our area.” “As we have seen over the course of the lockdown, people are eager to get out into nature and avail of the stunning…
A new Employment Wage Support Scheme and extension of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment into next year will provide much needed certainty to businesses and individuals in Fingal, a Fine Gael Deputy Farrell has said Speaking after the Government’s July Stimulus package was announced, Deputy Farrell said the new €7.4bn suite of measures will help get Fingal’s businesses back on their…
A significant package to assist third level institutions with reopening and help end the digital divide will benefit students in Dublin Fingal, a Fine Gael Deputy said. Deputy Farrell said the €168 million package will ensure our third level institutions have the necessary tools to return to education in a safe manner and ensure all students can access remote learning.…
