Local commuters in Glasnevin will be happy to hear that the new Luas Cross City line has started construction and will give another commuting option to many people in the locality. Commenting on the extension, Fine Gael Glasnevin representative Noel Rock said: “This is a welcome addition to public transport in Dublin: it’s cost effective, […]
I was glad to attend today’s Iona Family Fun Day in St. Columba’s on Iona Road. It was a very well attended event, filled with families and, all in all, over 200 people were there. What struck me most about the Day was how affordable it was for everybody in the area. Clearly the organisers […]
I am delighted to say that over €350,000 has been contributed to sports projects in our local area by Fine Gael Ministers Leo Varadkar and Michael Ring as part of the Sports Capital Programme which funds local projects. As Local Area Representative in Glasnevin and Ballymun for Fine Gael, I am delighted with this outcome. […]
Many local organisations have been recognised in the Community Grants Schemes recent announcements for funding in 2013. I am glad to see so many organisations getting the backing they need. If I can ever help you in a search for funding for your organisation, let me know. 75th East Finglas Scouts €400.00 Acorn Empowerment […]
This week the reforms in Local Government were announced and I’m proud to say they weren’t found wanting. These reforms will see us reduce the number of Councillors by 40%, finally correcting the balance of the over-representation of rural areas and the under-representation of Dublin at a local level while, all in all, saving €400m […]