Tag: Fingal

Further education facilities vital to Swords’ and Fingal’s future

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…

Commitment made on future of Fingal Community College

Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, has said that he welcomes the commitments made by the Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, with regard to the development of Fingal Community College, following his raising of the matter in the Dail on Tuesday, February 1st. Deputy Farrell said, “Fingal Community College serves just under 900 students and is a corner stone of…

Free EU rail travel passes available to young people in Fingal

Dublin Fingal TD has said young people in Fingal should consider applying for an initiative that will provide then of thousands of young people an opportunity to travel. Deputy Farrell said, “The DiscoverEU initiative, operated by the European Commission will provide 60,000 young people with a free travel pass and ease the cost of travelling in Europe for young people.”…

Sinn Féin continually attempting to block much needed homes for families

Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, has criticised Sinn Féin members for voting against Donabate housing projects, in an attempt to block progress, saying it hurts families and individuals who need housing delivered. Deputy Farrell said, “The Donabate Local Area Development Plan has been the product of hard work from Council officials and County Councillors for many years. I voted in…

40 Dublin Fingal projects received total funding of €38,494 under the Community Enhancement Programme in 2020

40 Dublin Fingal projects received total funding of €38,494 under the Community Enhancement Programme in 2020, Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell, has said. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, announced that €7 million was made available to over 3,000 projects nationally through the 2020 Community Enhancement Programme (CEP). Deputy Farrell said: “The Community Enhancement Programme is designed…