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Portmarnock AFC and Swords Celtic FC get funding boost

Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, has said that two Fingal sports clubs have been successful in their appeals to the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme. Deputy Farrell said, “I am pleased to confirm that both Portmarnock AFC and Swords Celtic FC, have been successful in their appeals. The clubs will benefit from a combined total of just under €100,000.” “This…

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…

Significant boost for businesses as an extra €160m pledged in grant support

Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Spokesperson on Climate Action has welcomed a commitment by Government to provide an additional €160 million in Covid-19 Business Support Grants. Deputy Farrell said, “Covid-19 continues to curtail thousands of businesses around the country, putting their future viability in doubt. Since the beginning of this pandemic, significant support has been provided in order to…

New investment by Fáilte Ireland will provide welcome boost for tourism business in Fingal

A new nationwide €55 million investment by Fáilte Ireland will provide a welcome boost for tourism businesses in Fingal, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Farrell said the funding for the Tourism Business Continuity Scheme was secured in Budget 2021 and Fáilte Ireland is responsible for developing and administering the scheme.  Deputy Farrell said: “The scheme will support those…

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…