Fine Gael T.D. for Dublin North West, Noel Rock has today (Wednesday) welcomed the announcement from the Department of Rural and Community Development that it will award a Community Services Programme (CSP) to the Rediscovery Centre, which is located at the heart of Ballymun. Speaking on the matter, Deputy Rock said, “Today’s announcement that […]
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Rock condemns Ballymun shootings
Dublin North West TD Noel Rock has condemned the shootings which took place in Ballymun this afternoon. Deputy Rock said: “I was alarmed to learn of two shootings in Ballymun today in broad daylight. “This is all too regular an occurrence and I have written again this evening to the local Superintendent and the Garda […]
Decathlon to bring more investment and capacity to create 100 jobs in Ballymun– Rock
A French sportswear chain has reached agreement with Dublin City Council to buy a large site in Ballymun which has the potential generate up to 100 jobs, a Fine Gael TD has said. The northside Dublin city site – alongside Ikea – will be sold for €4.5 million to Decathlon. Local TD, Noel Rock said: […]
Ballymun is the ideal location for Irish Language Hub – Rock
The Government needs to strongly consider Ballymun for the location of its planned new Irish language and cultural hub for Dublin, a Fine Gael TD has said. Dublin North West TD Noel Rock said: “The Government’s commitment to open an Irish language and cultural hub in Dublin is great news for the capital. I wholeheartedly […]
Full credit to Dublin Fire Brigade for battling Ballymun hotel fire- Rock
Fine Gael TD for Dublin North West, Noel Rock, has praised the emergency services for bringing the fire at Ballymun’s Metro hotel under control. Deputy Rock said: “I was glad to hear that the building was evacuated safely and I’d like to praise the Dublin Fire Brigade for battling the blaze with such bravery. “It […]
Increased Garda presence in Ballymun is welcome – Rock
Dublin North West TD Noel Rock has today welcomed the increase in Garda presence in the Ballymun area, with additional Armed Support Unit resources being deployed to add to the regular local Gardai, while the local Gardai themselves are being given additional shifts. Deputy Rock said: “Reports this morning highlighting how an armed robbery of […]
Ballymun / Finglas initiative needed in response to gang feuds- Rock
Ballymun and Finglas could benefit from a Government initiative similar to the one targeting gangland crime in the north inner city, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Noel Rock who represents the constituency of Dublin North-West wants the Government to replicate the funding it authorised for the north inner city for areas such as […]
Closure of defined benefit pension schemes by large solvent companies a major concern
Closure of defined benefit pension schemes by large solvent companies a major concern – Rock INM decision to close its scheme very worrying Fine Gael TD for Dublin North West, Noel Rock, has expressed serious concern at the closure of defined benefit pension schemes, by large solvent companies. Deputy Rock made the comments following the […]
€1.7M Social Regeneration Funding Continuation Assured For Ballymun – Rock
€1.7M Social Regeneration Funding Continuation Assured For Ballymun – Rock Ballymun TD Noel Rock has this morning announced the details of the continuation of Ballymun Social Regeneration Funding, which confirms €1.7M for Ballymun from the Department of the Environment in 2017 and provides a roadmap for the future of the fund from 2017-2021 and beyond. […]
Prescription charges should be abolished – Noel Rock TD
This week I called on the Ministers for Health and Social Protection to investigate the possibility of abolishing prescription charges in the upcoming Budget. The current rate of the prescription charge stands at €2.50. I hope that the Ministers for Health and Social Protection can work together to ensure that consideration is given to this. […]