I was glad to attend the launch of Shoutout last week, which is a new organisation who will be working to lessen LGBT stigma in secondary schools by enabling conversations around sexual orientation and gender identity. This will be achieved through workshops, which will be facilitated by ShoutOUT volunteers who will travel to 140 schools […]
Monthly Archives: September 2013
250 New Jobs: A Solid Sign For Santry
Fine Gael Local Area Representative, Noel Rock, has today welcomed the announcement of 50 permanent jobs as well as 200 temporary jobs being created in Swords and Santry by Stream Global Services. The company will be holding an open meeting this Saturday between 11am and 3pm in Woodford Business Park. Commenting on this, Mr. Rock, […]
noel | | Ballymun, Glasnevin/Drumcondra |
Home Farm Road Broken Tree
I was contacted by a number of residents in relation to part of a tree having fallen on Home Farm Road. I contacted Dublin City Council immediately and they had it cleaned up quickly. If you ever notice any local issues – big or small – don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and ring […]
noel | | Santry/Whitehall |
Peace Commissioner for Glasnevin, Drumcondra, Whitehall
I was honoured to be appointed as a Peace Commissioner covering Dublin 9 and 11 this week by the Minister for Justice and Defence. Peace commissioners have a range of functions, though are primarily used to witness signatures on documents, take statutory declarations and sign orders/certificates. If I can be of any use to you […]
Ballymun Tidy Towns Win A Welcome Boost
Fine Gael Local Representative for Ballymun and Glasnevin, Noel Rock, today welcomed the two awards which were won by Ballymun in the National Tidy Towns award on Monday. Speaking following the event, which was held locally in The Helix, Noel said: “I am genuinely delighted that Ballymun Tidy Towns have been recognised for their great […]
Towers May Fall, But Question Marks Stand Tall Over Regeneration
This week, permission has been granted by Dublin City Council to demolish the remaining tower block as well as two other blocks in Ballymun. However, Fine Gael Local Representative for Ballymun, Noel Rock, today spoke of his concern about budgetary shortfalls for the project, as well as other incomplete aspects. Speaking about this, Mr. Rock […]
noel | | Ballymun | ballymun, ballymun regeneration, brl |