News & Statements
Independent audit of Dublin Airport passenger numbers needed – Farrell
The Transport Minister is being asked to order an independent audit of how Dublin Airport counted passengers last year by a Fine Gael TD.
Sinn Féin’s Garda recruitment plans unfeasible and misleading – Farrell
Sinn Féin's pledge to recruit up to 2,000 new Gardaí annually is an unfeasible and misleading political pledge that overlooks the practicalities and standards of Garda training, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Apprenticeship programmes see 54% increase in registrations between 2020 – 2023 – Farrell
There has been major progress in delivering apprenticeship programmes and the good work must continue, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Safeguarding our elections crucial in 2024 – Farrell
Safeguarding our electoral process ahead of a busy electoral year has to be a priority for all, Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has said.
Delay on Metrolink decision is a blow to all Dublin commuters – Farrell
The decision to again delay Dublin's Metrolink due to the need for an oral hearing is a further blow for all the capital's commuters, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Garda presence in Dublin bolstered with new recruits – Farrell
The addition of 115 new Gardaí on the streets of Dublin sends a clear message that crime and anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Divisive Sinn Féin want to create more instability with no confidence Dáil stunt – Farrell
Sinn Féin have taken the side of the rioters who wreaked havoc in our capital last week by creating more instability with their no confidence motion in the Justice Minister, according to Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell.
Online Safety Commissioner must ensure social media companies limit spread of harmful online content – Farrell
The Online Safety Commissioner must ensure social media companies are held to account by limiting the spread of harmful online content, according to Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell.
Imminent passage of body cam legislation key to holding people to account – Farrell
Dublin Fingal East TD and Fine Gael Dáil Spokesperson on Justice, Alan Farrell TD, has said that body cam legislation will boost Garda safety and ensure we can pursue wrongdoers; ahead of Wednesday’s (29th Nov) vote on Government legislation.
Gardaí must be visible on the streets this Halloween – Farrell
There must be a high visibility presence of Gardaí in our communities to reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour as people take part in Halloween festivities, according to a Fine Gael TD.