News & Statements
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.
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.
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.
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.