Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Spokesperson on Climate Action, Alan Farrell, has welcomed news of a new funding initiatives that will benefit people with disabilities in accessing higher education services. Deputy Farrell said, “People in Fingal will specifically benefit from three funding strands that will see improvements on the DCU campus; they include: The creation of an online module…
€190,125 has been granted for projects in Fingal which will help towns and villages adapt to Covid-19, Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell has said. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today (Friday January 8th) announced details of a further 147 towns and villages that will benefit from funding of over €15.4 million to help them adjust to…
Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Spokesperson on Climate Action, Alan Farrell has urged people to support this year’s Malahide GOAL Mile, which has moved online due to Covid-19. Deputy Farrell, who has organised the Malahide GOAL Mile for the previous 14 years, said, “This year has led to many events being cancelled, thankfully the Malahide GOAL Mile, will continue…
Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Spokesperson for Climate Action, Alan Farrell, has welcomed news about the Christmas Bonus for social welfare and PUP recipients. Deputy Farrell said: “I am pleased to say that the full Christmas Bonus will be paid to social welfare recipients in Fingal the week beginning 7th December. This year, due to the challenges of COVID-19,…
Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Spokesperson for Climate Action, Alan Farrell TD, has welcomed news that Dublin airport will benefit from a €80m funding package, announced today. Deputy Farrell said, “Today’s announcement is of great significance to the aviation industry in Ireland and all those who rely on it for travel or employment. The overall package amounts to €80m…
Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Spokesperson on Climate Action has welcomed the implementation of several changes to our healthcare system that took effect on Sunday, November 1st, 2020. Deputy Farrell said, “These changes will benefit in excess of one million people in Ireland and result in more affordable healthcare being provided in our community.” “As of Sunday, November 1st,…
Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Spokesperson for Climate Action, Alan Farrell, has welcomed news from the HSE about progress regarding the Swords Primary Care Centre, following a parliamentary question submitted by Deputy Farrell. Deputy Farrell said, “We have been hearing about this public project for years, with many sceptical as to whether or not it would actually be delivered,…
Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Spokesperson for Climate Action, Alan Farrell, has urged people to contribute to EirGrid’s public consultation on a new development. Deputy Farrell said, “Creating a safe and reliable supply of electricity is vital to the future of Fingal, as one of the fastest growing populations in the country, we will increasingly need a greater supply…
Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Spokesperson on Climate Action, Alan Farrell, has called the increase in the carer’s support grant, a significant moment for carers across Ireland. Deputy Farrell said, “Budget 2021 marks a significant moment for carers in Ireland, an increase of , an increase of €150 will raise the overall grant to €1,850, the highest this grant…
Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Spokesperson on Climate Action, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the reduction of VAT in the hospitality sector, included in Budget 2021. Deputy Farrell said, “The VAT rate on the hospitality sector is being reduced to 9%, this is a positive move that will benefit countless businesses in the sector and ultimately prevent job losses in…
