- Minister for Education and Skills commences sections of the Education (Admission to Schools) Act, 2018 in respect of school admission
The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D has today (Wednesday 15th January 2020) announced new rules are coming into effect at the start of February in relation to admission to schools. The Minister has signed a Commencement Order in respect of the Education Continue reading →
- Cllr Tony Murphy to contest General Election 2020
Cllr Tony Murphy has announced his intention to run in the General Election 2020 for Dublin Fingal which is taking place on Saturday 8th February 2020. Cllr Murphy stated “I have lived and worked in Fingal all my life, and I have represented my constituents at local level for the past 6 years. Allow me Continue reading →
- General Election – 8 February 2020
Pursuant to an advice of the Taoiseach, Mr. Leo Varadkar, under Article 13.2 of the Constitution, the President has yesterday dissolved Dáil Éireann and has summoned the incoming Dáil to meet on Thursday, 20 February, 2020, at 12 noon. To stand for election to Dáil Éireann, a candidate Continue reading →
- Fingal Festival of Voices – Deadline for Registration fast approaching
The deadline for singing choirs and groups to register as a competitor in the Fingal International Festival of Voices is fast approaching on FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020. The Festival which is being held from March 12-15 is offering prizes of €2,000 for a wide range of singing groups including Continue reading →
- Planned water outage in Balbriggan – Wednesday 15th January 2020
Fingal County Council have reported a planned water outage in Balbriggan on Wednesday 15th January 2020 to carry out essential maintenance – Water off between 10:00am – 4:00pm (approximately). Fingal County Council apologise for any inconvenience caused by this disruption. Area affected: Continue reading →
- A Comprehensive EU-UK Free Trade Agreement Could Reduce Brexit Harm to the Irish Economy by Half – Minister Humphreys
Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, today published a study commissioned by her Department, which examines the economic impact on Ireland of a potential EU-UK Free Trade Agreement. The report, which was undertaken by Copenhagen Economics, Continue reading →
- Minister Ring confirms Government funding for Women’s Sheds for first time
Mr Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has today confirmed that 372 Men’s & Women’s Sheds have been allocated a total of €500,000 from his Department, in order to support the important work these groups provide for their communities. Continue reading →
- Karen Power Co-Opted to Green Seat in Fingal following Joe O’Brien’s historic by-election win
The first Fingal County Council meeting of the new year began with the co-option of Karen Power to the Green party seat for the Balbriggan LEA. Karen secured a win at the local green party selection meeting in early January and officially has begun her work as a Councillor for Balbriggan, Continue reading →
