Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs today (Wednesday) introduced a Private Member’s Bill at First Stage in Dáil Éireann to prohibit the sale and supply of e-cigarettes, herbal cigarettes and related products to people under 18 years (more…)
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has voiced his concern regarding the identification of structural issues in Ardgillan Community College which has necessitated the closure of a section of the school with immediate effect. “I am seriously concerned following with the identification (more…)
Budget 2019 shows healthcare and childcare are key priorities for Government, a Fine Gael TD has said. Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, and Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs, Alan Farrell said the Budget contains a range of new fair and sustainable measures (more…)
Budget 2019 will make a significant impact on the housing crisis in Dublin Fingal, delivering the largest ever state investment in housing in a single year, a Fine Gael TD has said. Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell said “The Budget for 2019 as announced by my colleague the (more…)
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the allocation of €28,000 for Tidy Towns committees here in the North County. The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, has announced a national grant scheme to mark the 60th anniversary of the Tidy Towns (more…)
200 houses to be delivered in Hacketstown and 600+ residential homes to be delivered in Hampton, with the requirement for 10% to be utilised for social housing, and a minimum of 30% for affordable housing. Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has welcomed confirmation (more…)
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has welcomed confirmation of over €228,500 in LEADER funding for four projects in the North County. “I am delighted with confirmation from my Fine Gael colleague, the Minister for Community and Rural Development, Michael Ring TD that (more…)
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has confirmed that €40 million is available to develop sports infrastructure around the country, and has encouraged North County clubs and sports organisations to prepare for the application process and register online now. “My Fine Gael (more…)
A public consultation to examine gift voucher fees has been launched, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has said. Deputy Farrell stated: “The Government has agreed to enact new legislation for a minimum lifespan of five years for gift vouchers. However, I do not believe this legislation (more…)
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has said that children here in the North County have been chosen to participate in a pilot Creative Schools scheme. This will give them increased access to creative activities in schools as part of Arts Council led initiative of the Creative Ireland (more…)
While the measure to ensure gift vouchers have a minimum lifespan of five years is progress, they do not go far enough in terms of protecting consumers according to Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has said. Deputy Farrell said: “Gift vouchers are often a great choice for a person (more…)
€155,000 in capital grants has been awarded North County childcare providers, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and Chair of the Oireachtas Children and Youth Affairs Committee, Alan Farrell has said. The announcement was made by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine (more…)
