Alan Farrell, TD

Alan Farrell is the Chairperson of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party. He is also the Fine Gael Dáil spokesperson on Justice and is the Fine Gael Dáil Party Whip. He is a TD in the 32nd Dáil having previously been elected to the 31st Dáil as representative for Dublin North.

Prior to his election to Dáil Éireann, Alan had been working in local Government since 2004. At age 26 he was one of the youngest members elected to Fingal County Council. He was appointed as Mayor of Fingal in 2007.

Alan brings a diverse range of experience and expertise to his office in Dáil Eireann, particularly with reference to Dublin North. He is a former member of the Fingal County Enterprise Board, the Fingal Development Board, and the Drinan Enterprise Centre, which in 2010 attracted over 90 jobs to the Swords area.

He has held many notable positions with Fingal County Council, including Chairperson of the Fingal Joint Policing Committee for two years, Chairperson of Corporate Policy Group and Chairperson of the Organisational & Procedural Committee.

Alan has organised an annual Christmas Day GOAL Mile in Malahide Castle, raising over €18,000 since 2007 for the humanitarian charity.

He has a strong business background, and has successfully run his own small business for the past eight years.

He is committed to providing a strong voice for the people in his area and continues to work hard in order to make an impact on both a local and a national level.

News & Statements

€3 million spent on public order equipment to protect gardai on the frontline – Farrell

Fine Gael’s Justice spokesman Alan Farrell has confirmed over €3m has been spent in the last 18 months to protect the men and women of An Garda Siochana on the frontline.

28th October 2024

Irish Rail told timetable change was nothing short of a disaster – Farrell

Irish Rail CEO Jim Meade was right to admit the timetable change didn’t work, as it was nothing short of a disaster, a Fine Gael TD has said.

9th October 2024

Sinn Féin can’t explain their USC plans – Farrell

Sinn Féin could not explain this morning how they will achieve a USC free zone for everyone earning up to €45,000 under their plans.

26th September 2024

Irish Rail must come before Oireachtas Transport Committee to discuss timetable failure – Farrell

Irish Rail needs to explain serious issues surrounding new rail timetables, a Fine Gael Deputy has said.

24th September 2024

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.

25th February 2024

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.

25th January 2024

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.

3rd January 2024

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.

28th December 2023

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.

21st December 2023

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.

16th December 2023

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