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Tuesday, December 06, 2022Dublin Airport Passenger Numbers Reached 98% of 2019 Levels in November
Just over 2.2 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in November, an increase of 800,000 passengers when compared to 2021 and 98% of the passenger numbers seen pre-pandemic in November 2019. More than 25.8 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in the first eleven months of 2022, representing an increase of 250% versus last year and around 85% of 2019 levels. In November, passenger volumes to and from Continental Europe increased by 376,000 versus the same month last year. That
Wednesday, August 24, 2022Fingal Chamber Welcomes Official Opening of Dublin Airport’s North Runway
New runway heralds a step change in connectivity for Ireland Fingal Chamber is delighted to welcome the official opening of Dublin Airport’s new runway which will significantly enhance Ireland’s connectivity across the globe. The new runway will provide further foreign direct investment opportunities for Ireland and will boost the local and national economy particularly in a post-COVID era. “Dublin Airport is the economic heartbeat of Fingal and Ireland; everyone benefits from its success,” said Fingal
Wednesday, June 01, 2022daa Outlines Plans to Improve the Passenger Experience at Dublin Airport
daa has today outlined a series of changes to the way in which passengers will arrive and enter the terminals at Dublin Airport over the coming period. The changes are being implemented to prevent the issues which arose last weekend and regrettably resulted in a number of missed flights and to provide confidence and reassurance to all passengers flying out of Dublin Airport over the coming days and weeks. daa is focusing on passenger experience improvements across three core areas: Maximising the staff
Wednesday, June 01, 2022Bank of Ireland complete the acquisition of Davy
The Group announces it has completed the acquisition of J&E Davy (“Davy”), Ireland’s leading provider of wealth management and capital markets services. This acquisition significantly enhances the Group’s commercial and strategic objectives. Davy had AUM of c.€20 billion as at December 2021, which when combined with the Group’s existing Wealth & Insurance AUM of c.€22.5 billion, provides significant scale and breadth of proposition. In addition, the acquisition of Davy enhances the combined services
Tuesday, February 08, 2022Launch of Local Enterprise Week 2022
Fingal Local Enterprise Office (LEO) has launched a series of exciting business events and initiatives to take place both online and in-person for Local Enterprise Week (LEW) this year, which is happening between the 7th and 11th of March 2022. LEW will allow local business owner/managers to learn, engage and network in person at events occurring throughout Fingal. In addition, a wide series of online events organised by Fingal and other LEOs will be accessible to businesses throughout Ireland. The
Thursday, January 20, 2022Fingal Chamber Welcomes Ryanair’s New Route Announcements for Dublin Airport
Fingal Chamber welcomes today’s announcement from Ryanair that it will launch its largest-ever summer schedule from Dublin Airport. The airline also announced 11 new routes for this summer bringing its weekly flight schedule from Dublin Airport to 900, connecting it to 120 UK and European destinations. “We warmly welcome Ryanair’s announcement today which brings a real sense of optimism to aviation, Fingal and Ireland,” said Fingal Chamber CEO, Anthony Cooney. “Dublin Airport is hugely important to
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Monday, December 20, 2021The Future of Europe comes under the spotlight at Blanchardstown
A series of healthy debates have taken place in Blanchardstown Library as European Direct hosted three “Conference on the Future of Europe” events aimed at gaining local insights into what challenges and opportunities currently exist across Europe and encouraging the people of Fingal to share their thoughts on what could be done to help shape a common future. There was a comprehensive range of topics discussed throughout the sessions, with ideas proposed during the events submitted to a dedicated
Thursday, December 09, 2021Fingal social enterprises to benefit after securing special grant funding
Ten local social enterprises in Fingal have been awarded over €37,000 in funding by the Department of Rural and Community Development to help them with their capital costs. The small grants were announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD as part of a €1 million fund to support 247 Social Enterprises across Ireland. The Fingal Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) will be distributing the funding to the ten Fingal social enterprises on behalf of the
Thursday, December 02, 2021Failure to adequately support people with disabilities in the workplace must end, says Employers for Change and Chambers Ireland
Time for inclusive change: Failure to adequately support people with disabilities in the workplace must end, says Employers for Change and Chambers Ireland Ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Friday, Employers for Change and Chambers Ireland are calling on Government to rapidly remove barriers to the workplace and create wider business opportunities for persons living with a disability in Ireland. Particularly in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, the organisations say that
Tuesday, November 23, 2021Oversight Board Chair and Deputy Chair elected as push to boost economy between Dublin and Belfast gains momentum
A new cross-border partnership established to foster economic growth along the key strategic route between Dublin and Belfast has today announced its inaugural political leadership team who will help drive employment opportunities, address barriers impacting trade and encourage the delivery of better transport infrastructure. Cllr Pete Byrne from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in Northern Ireland was elected as Chair of the Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor (DBEC) Oversight Board, a body made up
Tuesday, November 16, 2021Use of personal email & personal devices for work – Considerations for employers
Michelle McDonagh of Adare Human Resource Management provides some advice for employers who find that employees are using personal emails and devices for work purposes. This comes on the back of a recent Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) case that found in favour of an employee who was found to be unfairly dismissed for using his personal email account. Background to the WRC Case An employee who was a customer relations advisor for a tech distributor was awarded €4,500 after the WRC found he had
Friday, November 12, 2021Look for Local campaign urges consumers to shop Fingal this Christmas
A new campaign by Fingal Local Enterprise Office, which was launched this week, is asking consumers to look local when they are shopping for products, services and experiences this Christmas. The Look for Local & Shop Fingal campaigns, supported by Enterprise Ireland and Fingal County Council, aim to raise awareness of the benefit of spending in your local area. Mayor of Fingal Cllr Seána Ó Rodaigh emphasised the importance of supporting the Look for Local and the Shop Fingal initiatives, saying: "LEO
Tuesday, October 12, 2021Budget 2022: Skillnet Ireland welcomes investment in talent
Skillnet Ireland, a business support agency of the Government of Ireland, has welcomed the focus on talent within Budget 2022 and the Government’s decision to increase its funding allocation for 2022. Today’s budget saw Skillnet Ireland receive total exchequer funding of €42 million for 2022 through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. As the economy recovers, investment in talent development remains vital in preparing businesses for future challenges including
Wednesday, September 22, 2021Chambers Ireland calls for accelerated action on the SDGs during 76th UN General Assembly
Along with Heads of State, Chief Executives, and social and business leaders, Chambers Ireland joined the UN Global Compact’s ‘Uniting Business Live’ summit at the 76th UN General Assembly and called for greater ambition and accelerated action on the SDGs ahead of COP26. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot outlined the importance of SMEs to future economic growth and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals: “Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) account for an
Wednesday, August 18, 2021Event Programme is launched for Dublin Climate Action Week, taking place from 13th to 19th September
The event programme and online registration have launched for Dublin’s first Climate Action Week (DCAW21), taking place from Monday 13th to Sunday 19th September 2021. A range of online and in-person climate action events are now open for registration at www.dublinclimateactionweek.ie. The broad range of events address the theme areas of Energy & Buildings, Transport, Flood Resilience, Nature Based Solutions, Resource Management and Citizen Engagement. The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Monday, July 19, 2021Dublin Airport Ready to Welcome Back Passengers As International Travel Restrictions Are Lifted
July 19, 2021: Dublin and Cork Airports are ready to welcome back passengers as Irish restrictions on international travel for non-essential reasons are lifted today. “Today is a hugely exciting and much anticipated day as Ireland fully re-opens for international travel. Our Operational Readiness Team, encompassing every department across both airports, has been planning extensively for this day so that all our customers have as safe and as pleasant an experience when travelling through our airports,”
Friday, May 28, 2021Sustained support and stimulus for local economies must be at centre of Recovery Plan, says Chambers
Ahead of an announcement on the further reopening of society and economic activity, Chambers Ireland is today (28 May 2021) calling on Government to ensure businesses are given the best opportunity to succeed by publishing clear timelines for summer reopening, extending supports to the end of 2021 and providing an additional stimulus for towns and cities. We also ask for a long-term strategy to support the tourism and hospitality sectors. Speaking today, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot
Thursday, April 29, 2021daa Records €284m Loss Due To Impact Of COVID-19 On Travel
daa, which operates Dublin and Cork airports and has businesses in 15 overseas markets, recorded a loss of €284 million last year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Passenger numbers at its two Irish airports fell by 78% to just 7.9 million in 2020, compared to 35.5 million in 2019. Almost all of the airport retail outlets that daa operates in Ireland and overseas were closed for extended periods during the year. Turnover declined by 69% from €935 million in 2019 to €291 million last year, as
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021Fingal Chamber calls for Government to advance Ireland’s Aviation Restart Plan 2021 without delay
Anthony Cooney, Chief Executive Officer, Fingal Chamber said:“The implementation of an exit strategy from the current Covid-19 restrictions is urgent and critical for the aviation sector. Such actions are required to re-open and re-establish our international connectivity and ensure that the economy is supported to deliver the recovery that will be vital for the country. Connectivity is hugely important for Ireland, as it is one of the world’s most open economies. It supports jobs and important economic
Tuesday, April 13, 2021Fingal County Council and Fingal Chamber to hold local online forums to engage with the business community
Fingal Chamber, in partnership with Fingal County Council, is set to host "Local Area Business Forums" online to give businesses an update on the local authority’s supports and plans for economic development, enterprise, and tourism. Each webinar event will feature presentations from Fingal County Council’s Chief Executive AnnMarie Farrelly, and Director of Economic, Enterprise, Tourism & Cultural Development, Emer O'Gorman. These briefings will also be followed by Q&A sessions. The forum for
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Friday, March 26, 2021LEO Fingal Partners with Google Digital Garage to Host Free Digital Skills Webinar Series
Local Enterprise Office Fingal, in partnership with Google’s Digital Garage, will host a series of five free digital skills training webinars for small businesses in the Fingal Region. Google Digital Garage is part of Google’s global business support initiative, Grow with Google, that aims to help people and businesses acquire the skills needed to embrace the opportunities that technology presents in today’s working world. Google Digital Garage provides free online and live webinar digital skills training
Monday, March 08, 2021‘COVID burden’ on women must be addressed by Government, says Chambers Ireland
On International Women’s Day (8 March 2021) Chambers Ireland calls on Government to ease the intensified ‘COVID burden’ on women by introducing policies focused on flexible work, parenting equality and the provision of affordable childcare. This aim must be at the centre of the National Economic Plan to ensure women are not left behind during the economic recovery. The call by Chambers Ireland follows the publication of research which showed that over half (57%) of female entrepreneurs in Ireland found
Monday, March 08, 2021First Virtual Local Enterprise Week a Success for Fingal
Over 2,000 budding entrepreneurs and business owners in Fingal have taken part in online events this week, marking Local Enterprise Week (LEW), from the 1st – 5th March, which has been hailed as a success by Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Fingal. An annual initiative from the 31 LEOs around the country, including LEO Fingal, more than 270 events took place online under the theme of ‘Making It Happen’ attracting over 10,700 bookings nationally. Supported by Fingal County Council (FCC) and Enterprise Ireland
Tuesday, February 16, 2021ANCA commences assessment of aircraft noise at Dublin Airport
The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) will commence an assessment of the noise situation at Dublin Airport following a planning application (Planning reference F20A/0668) recently made by the Dublin Airport Authority to Fingal County Council’s Planning Department. The application from the Dublin Airport Authority is to alter planning conditions associated with a previous planning permission relating to operating restrictions at Dublin Airport. ANCA is responsible for ensuring that noise
Tuesday, February 09, 2021Council appoints BAM to upgrade the Snugborough Interchange at Blanchardstown
Following a competitive tender process, Fingal County Council has appointed BAM Civil Ltd. to undertake the construction of the Snugborough Interchange Upgrade Scheme in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. The project, co-funded by the National Transport Authority, includes the construction of a second bridge over the N3 national primary route as well as new bus lanes, footpaths, protected cycle tracks and traffic lanes giving improved accessibility to Blanchardstown Shopping Centre and the Dublin Enterprise Zone
Friday, December 04, 2020Fingal Chamber invites groups to apply for a share of new Community Fund
Fingal Chamber has issued an invite to groups to apply for funding under their new ‘Fingal Chamber Community Fund’ for community-led projects and activities in the region. This new fund totalling over €25,000 is financed by supporters and contributions from the Chamber and aims to support the community projects and activities which benefit the citizens of Fingal. The scheme is operated by Fingal Chamber’s Community Committee who are encouraging citizens to promote this new opportunity within their local
Thursday, November 26, 2020‘Look for Local’ campaign Launched to Highlight Fingal Businesses
Businesses and consumers asked to #LookForLocal this Christmas and support Businesses and Jobs Consumers and businesses in Fingal are being encouraged to shop local this Christmas and are reminded of the huge range of goods and services they can access on their own doorsteps with a new Government campaign to ‘Look For Local’ launched on Wednesday 25th November 2020. As we all plan to have a safe Christmas, the Government is reminding people of how easy it is to shop and trade locally, and support their
Thursday, November 19, 2020Terminal 2 Celebrates Its Tenth Birthday
Terminal 2, which opened 10 years ago today on November 19, 2010 has welcomed more than 96.6 million passengers during the past decade. But for the impact of COVID-19 on this year’s traffic, T2 would have welcomed well over 100 million passengers in its first 10 years of operation. Not a bad performance for a terminal that some commentators claimed would be a white elephant. T2 was opened in the middle of a global economic crisis, but like all airport investments it was designed and built for decades to
Tuesday, November 17, 2020Dublin Airport Wins Health & Safety Team of the Year 2020
Dublin Airport’s Occupational Health and Safety Team was named Health and Safety Team of the Year at the recent Health and Safety Excellence Awards for 2020. Held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions, the awards recognise organisations in Ireland which have demonstrated excellence in safety over the past year. “This year has been a hugely challenging for all businesses and Dublin Airport in particular due to the rapid response required to implement COVID-19 safety measures across both terminals and
Monday, November 16, 2020COVID Testing Facilities To Open At Dublin Airport
Two COVID-19 testing facilities will open at Dublin Airport this Thursday. The testing facilities, which will be operated by healthcare firms Randox and RocDoc, will offer passengers and consumers the option of either a drive-through test or a walk-in test. Prices, which are set by the providers of the service, will start at €99 (see details below) and both PCR and LAMP testing will be available. The testing facilities are fully open to the public, whether they require a test for travel or for another
Wednesday, November 11, 2020“Places Matter”- New Reference Guide Illustrates Chamber-Led Best Practice in Supporting Local Economies
Chambers Ireland has today (11 November 2020) published its ‘Places Matter’ – Chamber Guide to Best Practice in Collaboration and Local Economic Development. Supported by An Post, the ‘Places Matter’ Guide contains best practice examples of collaboration from across the Chamber Network, Local Authorities and their agencies, and showcases the diverse initiatives to support economic growth and development that are driven by Chambers in the community. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive
Tuesday, November 10, 2020daa Welcomes Support Package For Irish Aviation Sector
daa, which operates Dublin and Cork airports, has welcomed today’s Government announcement of a financial support package for the Irish aviation sector. Cork Airport will be able to apply for operational and capital funding, while airport charges at both Dublin and Cork airports for the first quarter of next year will be included within in a new rebate scheme that will be funded by the State, subject to EU approval. “The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on Dublin and Cork airports and we
Monday, November 09, 2020Irish Government Adopts EU Traffic Light System
The Irish Government has implemented the new ‘traffic lights’ approach to travel, which applies to countries in the European Union/European Economic Area and to the UK. The Government’s current advice for travel to these countries is to “exercise a high degree of caution”. Its general advice for any other overseas travel remains to “avoid non-essential travel”. Within the ‘traffic lights’ system, regions across the EU, EEA and the UK are categorised as green, orange, red or grey, on the basis of the risk
Monday, November 09, 2020Passenger Numbers Down 91% In October
Almost 263,000 passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in October, a 91% decline compared to the same month last year, as COVID-19 continued to have a devastating impact on passenger numbers. Passenger volumes to and from continental Europe fell by 89%, as more than 172,000 people travelled to and from European destinations last month. UK traffic declined by 93% compared to last October, as more than 64,000 passengers travelled to and from Britain during the month. Passenger volumes to and from
Monday, November 09, 2020Pre-Christmas Boost to Help Promote Small Businesses
Local Enterprise Office Fingal has announced an exciting new "Shop Fingal" initiative to promote local businesses in the run-up to Christmas. Using print, radio, and digital media, LEO Fingal will help businesses increase their visibility while showing that they are open and available for trade. The Shop Fingal promotion also aims to raise awareness amongst both consumers and businesses about the importance of shopping locally and the ecosystem that exists when people support businesses in their
Thursday, November 05, 2020New Look For Dublin Airport's Terminal 1
Dublin Airport’s Terminal 1 is to undergo a major facelift under plans that have been lodged with Fingal County Council. The core façade and the roof of the terminal are to be replaced with a new modern, energy efficient structure that will completely transform the external appearance of Terminal 1 and give it a new visual identity. The existing concrete fins, which are near the end of their life and need to replaced, will make way for a combination of glass and solid panels to create a fresh look for
Wednesday, October 28, 2020daa Introductory Remarks to Joint Committee on Transport & Communications Networks by daa Chief Executive Dalton Philips
Good afternoon, I would like to thank the members for the opportunity to continue the discussion re the ongoing devastating impact of COVID-19 on the aviation sector. I’ll also address the new EU traffic light system and the issue of testing at airports. Since my last appearance before this Committee on October 7, we have lost a further 1.5 million passengers compared to the same period last year. That’s the population of Dublin, Cork and Limerick cities combined. The European Commission has also
Wednesday, October 21, 2020Global Recognition For Dublin Airport’s COVID-19 Safety Measures
Dublin Airport has received a global endorsement for the measures that it has introduced to protect the safety of passengers and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. The airport’s efforts have been formally recognised by Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI EUROPE and Dublin Airport is now a member of ACI’s Airport Health Accreditation programme. The airport health accreditation programme provides airports with an independent assessment of the new health measures and procedures that have
Tuesday, October 13, 2020Dublin Airport’s Community Fund To Reopen For Applications
Dublin Airport’s Community Fund will reopen for applications on Monday, October 19 and will remain open for a period of six weeks, closing Monday, November 30. The airport’s €10 million Community Fund was launched in 2017 with an annual investment of €400,000 over 25 years. The Community Fund supports local projects that make a positive contribution to neighbouring communities around Dublin Airport from Santry south of the airport to Rolestown in the north and from Tyrrelstown on the west to
Monday, October 12, 2020Call to Dubliners to redouble effort to slow spread of COVID-19
The elected leaders of the four Dublin Local Authorities, the Health Service Executive and An Garda Síochána today issued a joint appeal to citizens to redouble their efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 and work together to get Dublin down to Level 1 in the Government’s National Framework for Living with COVID. An Open Letter to the citizens of Dublin has been signed by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Hazel Chu; The Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown, Cllr Una Power; The Mayor of Fingal, Cllr David
Monday, October 12, 2020Passenger Numbers Down 87% In September
Just over 392,000 passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in September, an 87% decline compared to the same month last year, as COVID-19 continued to have a very significant impact on traffic numbers. Passenger volumes to and from continental Europe fell by 84%, as just over 274,000 people travelled to and from European destinations last month. UK traffic declined by 89% compared to last September, with just over 87,000 passengers travelling to and from Britain during the month. Passenger volumes to
Wednesday, October 07, 2020daa Airports Running On Empty, Oireachtas Committee Hears
Introductory Remarks to Joint Committee on Transport & Communications Networks by daa Chief Executive Dalton PhilipsThank you for the invitation to discuss the extraordinary challenges which daa and the aviation sector now face as a result of Covid-19. As I speak to you today, I’m thinking of people like Rob Rankin from Vagabond Tours in Wicklow, who has had virtually zero revenue since March, because there have been no international visitors. I’m thinking of Stephen Teeling and his staff in
Friday, August 07, 2020Dublin Airport Passenger Numbers Down 89% In July
Just over 381,000 passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in July, which was an 89% decline compared to the same month last year, as COVID-19 continued to a profound impact on traffic. Passenger volumes to and from continental Europe fell by 86%, as 265,000 people travelled to and from European destinations last month. UK traffic declined by 91% compared to last July, with almost 87,000 passengers travelling to and from Britain during the month. Passenger volumes to and from North America decreased
Monday, July 13, 2020Fingal County Council pays tribute to retiring Dublin City University President Brian MacCraith
Fingal County Council has paid tribute to Dublin City University President, Professor Brian MacCraith, who has stepped down from the position after 10 years at the helm. During a remarkable decade of sustained growth and development for the University, driven on all fronts by Professor MacCraith’s inspirational leadership and vision, strong links were formed between DCU and Fingal County Council. DCU and Fingal County Council collaborated on many projects over President MacCraith’s term as
Wednesday, July 08, 2020June Passenger Numbers Down 97% Due To COVID-19
Just over 94,000 passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in June, which was a 97% decline compared to the same month last year as the impact of COVID-19 continued to decimate the aviation industry. Passenger volumes to and from continental Europe fell by 97%, as just over 47,000 people travelled to and from European destinations last month. UK traffic declined by 96% when compared to last year, with just over 31,500 passengers travelling to and from Britain in June. Passenger volumes to and from
Tuesday, June 23, 2020daa Welcomes Publication of Interim Aviation Task Force Report
daa, the company which operates Dublin and Cork airports, welcomes today’s publication of the interim report from the Taskforce for Aviation Recovery, which was established by the Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport. The report calls for “clarity” in relation to what will be required to ease the restrictions that are currently in place in relation to non-essential travel to and from Ireland. Ideally, these restrictions should be eased by July 1, the report adds. “Tourism, trade and foreign
Thursday, June 11, 2020daa Implements Enhanced COVID-19 Measures At Dublin And Cork Airports
Passengers strongly recommended to wear facemasks inside airport buildingsOnly those travelling should enter the terminalsEnhanced deep cleaning measures throughout the airport960 hand sanitisers, 720 protective plexiglass screens, 10,500 pieces of COVID-19 related signage daa, the company that operates Dublin and Cork airports, has implemented a series of public health measures to protect and enhance the health and safety of passengers and staff as a result of COVID-19. The measures reflect Ireland’s
Friday, June 05, 2020COVID-19 Costs daa €160m in Lost Turnover
daa currently losing €1m per dayMajor cost reduction programme underway31m kg of vital cargo handled by Dublin Airport during the crisis including 216 flights bringing PPE/medical supplies to Ireland The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has cost daa an estimated €160 million in lost turnover so far and will see the company record significant financial losses this year. daa has operations in 16 countries and the global pandemic has affected all of its businesses. Traffic at Dublin and Cork airports has
Wednesday, May 20, 2020Chambers Ireland welcomes wellspring of supports from An Post
Following today’s (20 May 2020) announcement from An Post of its commitment of €2 million worth of practical supports for Ireland’s SMEs to get back to business, Chambers Ireland welcomes this new package of supports, which includes a dedicated eCommerce advice hub for SMEs, and complements the range of business supports already available from Government and the supports of local Chambers nationwide. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “An Post’s commitment
Monday, April 20, 2020The Commission for the Regulation of Utilities must enable more equitable charges to business users
Chambers Ireland has made a submission to the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) asking them to be more flexible in how business consumers are billed as part of Irish Water’s Non-Domestic Tariff Framework. The CRU has made recommendations that Irish Water should be extremely strict and inflexible with their business customers in two key areas. Firstly, about assigning and switching tariff classes, and secondly about leaks. The CRU proposals would see businesses charged on the basis of the
Friday, April 10, 2020Local Enterprise Office Fingal Welcomes Expansion of Business Supports
Expansion of Trading Online Voucher (TOV) Scheme and reduction in Microfinance Ireland (MFI) interest rate announced Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced a major expansion of supports for businesses impacted by COVID-19, including an expansion of the TOV Scheme and a reduction in the interest rate for MFI loans. Minister Humphreys announced the expansion of the €2,500 TOV Scheme through Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), for businesses employing up to 10
Friday, April 03, 2020“The Community Call” Fingal’s countywide volunteering effort in response to the COVID-19 emergency
Fingal’s COVID-19 Community Response Forum has requested that people who need help, know someone who needs help or would like to offer help should get in touch by contacting the Community Line, telephone 01-890-5000, freephone 1-890-459-059 or by email covidsupport@fingal.ie. The Forum had another meeting on Friday morning to continue the coordination of Fingal’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. The Forum has been in operation since Monday of this week and is now leading the county’s response to the
Saturday, March 28, 2020Fingal County Council is joining together local organisations to assist citizens during COVID-19
At the instigation of Minister for Housing Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy, TD, a Fingal Covid-19 Community Response Forum is being put in place and will be co-ordinated by Fingal County Council. A dedicated community support helpline and email address will be established in Fingal to assist at-risk members of the public in accessing non-emergency and non-medical supports and advice during the current public health emergency. The confidential phoneline service is being established by the
Thursday, March 19, 2020Dublin And Cork Airports To Scale Back Passenger Operations Due To Impact Of COVID-19 On Travel
Airline passenger traffic has fallen dramatically in Ireland and across the world as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Future passenger operations will be determined by a number of factors including Ireland’s travel policies in relation to the coronavirus pandemic, airline operations, and the travel policies of the airports’ main overseas markets. Passenger flights will continue to be facilitated for as long as they continue to operate. Intending passengers should continue to contact their
Tuesday, March 17, 2020An Post update on special measures for Covid-19
- An Post supports national effort against COVID-19 with additional measures - Extended opening times and signing procedures to lower risk to customers and staff An Post is taking a range of special measures to ensure the health and safety of customers and staff while maintaining Post Office and Mails & Parcels services nationwide. Post Offices and Financial Services An Post and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) are working closely on measures to assist customers
Monday, March 16, 2020Flexibility, responsibility and continuity will protect the Irish economy from the worst impacts of the Covid-19
Fingal Dublin Chamber, Chambers Ireland and our nationwide network of chambers call for all businesses, Government and all State bodies to be flexible and responsible to the needs of their business and economic partners, so that we may ensure business continuity through this crisis. A strength of business people is that working together we find solutions. Part of the solution to those businesses seeing their income dry up is to assist in managing their outgoings, with cashflow being critical for all
Thursday, February 20, 2020Aviation Fuel Pipeline Construction - Stockhole Lane Traffic Management Plan
The second phase of construction works on the Aviation Fuel Pipeline on Stockhole Lane/Clonshaugh Road is due to commence on Monday. A major traffic management plan will be in operation for the duration of the construction works. The Aviation Fuel Pipeline project is designed to provide a secure and sustainable means of aviation fuel supply to Dublin Airport. The project aims to change the delivery method for aviation fuel from trucks to a 14.4km long steel underground pipe running from Dublin Port
Tuesday, February 18, 2020Cardiologist Gives Heartfelt Thanks To The Dublin Airport Police And Fire Officers Who Saved His Lif
Dublin Airport’s defibrillator CPR programme has helped save the life of a Consultant Cardiologist. The airport’s defibrillator CPR programme, which has saved 32 lives since it was first introduced in 2003, has recently been strengthened with the addition of two fully trained advanced paramedics to the Dublin Airport Fire Service response team, with two more advanced paramedics currently in training. The airport’s advanced paramedics were tested recently when a passenger arriving from the UK experienced
Wednesday, January 22, 2020Dublin Airport Contributes €9.8 billion To Irish Economy Supporting Almost 130,000 Jobs
Dublin Airport supports or facilitates almost 130,000 jobs in the Republic of Ireland, according to a new study of the airport’s overall economic impact. The study, which was undertaken by economic consultants InterVISTAS, also found that Dublin Airport contributes a total of €9.8 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the Irish economy, which is equivalent to more than 3% of the national economy. The study reveals that the 57% growth in Dublin Airport’s passenger numbers between 2013 and 2018 supported
Wednesday, December 11, 2019Fingal County Councillors hold meeting with Irish Water representatives
Fingal County Councillors have met with representatives from Irish Water following the two recent Boiled Water Notices that affected water supply in the Greater Dublin region. Irish Water’s National Head of Asset Operations Michael O’Leary attended a meeting of the Organisation and Procedure Committee at County Hall in Swords. Irish Water had previously been invited to the full council meeting in November but declined to attend. Mr O’Leary briefed councillors on the up-to-date position following
Monday, November 04, 2019Boil Water Notice re-issued for customers supplied by Leixlip Water Treatment Plant
In consultation with the HSE, Irish Water and Fingal County Council can confirm that, as a precaution, a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of customers supplied by Leixlip Water Treatment Plant has been put in place for a second time. Due to heavy rain, turbidity (cloudy water due to suspended particles levels) in the source water for the old Leixlip Plant exceeded acceptable levels. Plant operators reacted quickly before alarms were activated and shut down the old plant to stop this water entering
Thursday, September 19, 2019First Concrete Pavement To Be Poured At Dublin Airport’s New North Runway
The first concrete pavement for Dublin Airport’s new North Runway will be laid within the next 10 days. The start of construction of pavement quality concrete, which is the top layer of the new runway, is a key milestone for the €320 million North Runway project. The concrete will be poured at the western end of the new runway, which is more than six times longer than Dublin’s O’Connell Street. “We’re delighted to be starting to build the top pavement concrete layer of Ireland’s new runway,” said daa
Tuesday, September 03, 2019Council invites submissions on Draft Dublin Airport Local Area Plan
Fingal County Council is inviting submissions in relation to the Draft Dublin Airport Local Area Plan which will be on public display for the next six weeks. The draft Local Area Plan can be viewed at County Hall, Swords, Civic Offices, Blanchardstown, Fingal branch libraries or at www.fingal.ie. Submissions can be made online at consult.fingal.ie; by email to devplan@fingal.ie; or by post to Senior Executive Officer, Planning and Strategic Infrastructure Department, Fingal County Council, County
Tuesday, June 18, 2019Aircraft Noise Competent Authority to be established
Fingal County Council has been appointed as the Competent Authority for the purposes of aircraft noise regulation at Dublin Airport by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, TD. The Council received formal notice of its appointment today and will now proceed to establish the Aircraft Noise Competent Authority. Following the signing of the Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Act 2019 into law on May 22 by the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, Part 1 of the Act has now
Friday, June 07, 2019Have your say on the Fingal Digital Strategy
Fingal County Council is preparing a Digital Strategy for Fingal, which will describe how technology can help improve the way we live, work and do business in Fingal. The Council is asking members of the public to say what they would like to see in the Strategy. The Digital Strategy will focus on six main themes:Digital Economy – Making Fingal the best place to start and grow your businessDigital Skills – Promoting digital skills services across the CountyDigital Services – Building better public
Tuesday, March 05, 2019All set for St Patrick’s Day as Fingal County Council prepares for parades
All set for St Patrick’s Day as Fingal County Council prepares for parades St. Patrick’s Day in Fingal is set to be a bustling celebration of all things Irish, as over 136 groups and counting take part in parades to be held across the county. Fingal County Council’s Events Unit has fielded 53 applications from Swords, 47 from Blanchardstown and 36 from Balbriggan so far. Fingal County Council would like to welcome everyone to enjoy the parades. Locations and starting times on Sunday (March 17)
Monday, February 11, 2019MetroLink project to Swords must proceed without further delay, Chief Executive tells Council
MetroLink project to Swords must proceed without further delay, Chief Executive tells Council Fingal County Council Chief Executive Paul Reid has insisted that the MetroLink project to Swords, via Dublin Airport, should proceed without further delay, regardless of any issues relating to the southside aspect of the route, to ensure it meets its 2027 completion target. In his Chief Executive’s report to Council at this evening’s monthly meeting in County Hall, Swords, Mr Reid stated it is “imperative”
Thursday, January 31, 2019Local Enterprise Week to take place in Fingal as BREXIT looms
Local Enterprise Week to take place in Fingal as BREXIT looms The small business sector urgently prepares for the impact of BREXIT with Local Enterprise Week to take place 3 weeks before the UK will leave the EU. As businesses continue to prepare for the full impact of a potential hazardous crash-out BREXIT, the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) is sending a clear message to small businesses to engage immediately to ensure they are adequately prepared for a worst case scenario, hard Brexit. Fingal
Friday, January 18, 2019€2 Million Investment Fund for Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneurs
€2 Million Investment Fund for Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneurs Fingal County Council invites entrepreneurs between the age of 18 and 35 from across the county to apply for Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneurs (IBYE) 2019. Representing the network of 31 Local Enterprise Offices, Fingal Head of Enterprise Oisín Geoghegan joined Heather Humphreys TD, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation together and Pat Breen TD, Minister for Trade, Employment, Business, and EU Digital Single Market &
Friday, November 23, 2018Ricoh named Company of the Year by Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce
Ricoh named Company of the Year by Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce Annual Ireland Japan Business Awards in Tokyo celebrate business ties between Ireland and JapanRicoh has been in Ireland since 1980Will grow workforce to 190 by 2020 on back of €6.5M investmentDonated more than €200K worth of products and services to Irish charities last year DUBLIN / TOKYO, November 23, 2018 – Ricoh Company, Ltd. (hereafter “Ricoh) today announces that it has been named Company of the Year at the Ireland Japan Business
Monday, March 26, 2018Fingal Dublin Chamber welcomes the launch of the Emerging Preferred Route for MetroLink
Fingal Dublin Chamber welcomes the announcement that the public consultation phase of the MetroLink project is to commence this week as MetroLink has the potential to deliver on Project Ireland 2040’s vision for future growth and development in Swords and in the wider Fingal area. Under the National Development Plan 2018-2017, Metro North and Metro South will now proceed as one project known as MetroLink - the metro service will move 30 million passengers a year, with a trip from city centre to the
