Dublin City Councillor Noel Rock today (Tuesday) welcomed the publication of the initial report of the Post Office Business Development Group, saying it paints an optimistic picture for the future of post offices in Dublin North West and around the country. Speaking on the matter, Councillor Rock said: “The publication of the report follows the […]
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€3.8m proposed Dalymount deal welcomed, but redevelopment needed
Dublin City Councillor Noel Rock has today welcomed the details of the proposed €3.8 million acquisition of Dalymount Park by Dublin City Council saying it will “represent a good deal for the fans, the club and the city”. The proposed deal, which will see Dublin City Council paying €3.8m and taking ownership of Dalymount, also […]
noel | | Ballymun, Glasnevin/Drumcondra, Latest Local News, Recent Local News, Santry/Whitehall |
Yes Equality Deserve Civic Reception
Dublin Councillor calls for civic reception for Yes Equality team Fine Gael Councillor Noel Rock is calling on Dublin City Council to host a civic reception at City Hall for those involved in the Yes Equality team in Dublin. “My party colleague in Cork, Councillor John Buttimer, has proposed this idea for his own area […]
noel | | Ballymun, Glasnevin/Drumcondra, Recent Local News, Santry/Whitehall |
Ballymun Flats Demolition Update
Just a quick status update on the demolition of the flats in Ballymun, which – while sad for me, as my childhood home is inside one of the blocks – is a job that needs to be done to ensure further regeneration. There has also been serious dumping issues around the site, which need to […]
Let’s Get Going: Housing Construction 2015-17
I am delighted to see a serious housing announcement from the Government for the Dublin City Council area today. We all know what a serious need of housing there is in the city – whether you’re on social housing, rent supplement, a private renter or a prospective house buyer, the problem is clear from every […]
noel | | Ballymun, Glasnevin/Drumcondra, Latest Local News, Recent Local News, Santry/Whitehall |
Extra teaching resources for children with Down Syndrome
•Extra teaching resources for children with Down Syndrome. •Minister for Education allocates 2.5 resource teacher hours per week to each child with Down Syndrome. Allocating additional resource teacher support to children with Down Syndrome is very welcome and will come as a welcome relief to parents and families. This will mean that children with Down […]
€100,000 underspend of EU Funds in Ballymun is a missed opportunity
The underspend of €100,000 on a pilot youth employment project in Ballymun is a missed opportunity for the area. €302,000 was provided for the EU’s Youth Guarantee scheme. However, on completion of the pilot study last December, just two thirds of the funding was used. The unspent portion of this will now be returned to […]
Sports Capital Grants 2015 Now Open – €40m Available
Ballymun, Glasnevin and Drumcondra City Councillor Noel Rock today welcomed the opening of the 3rd round of Sports Capital Grant funding. Speaking on the matter, Councillor Rock said: “This will allow our local clubs to improve facilities and equipment for sporting organisations right across our area. The last two rounds of Sports Capital Grants saw […]
noel | | Ballymun, Glasnevin/Drumcondra, Latest Local News, Recent Local News, Santry/Whitehall |
Ballymun Shopping Centre Update
I have been keeping on top of the City Council for the last few months concerning the Shopping Centre in order to ensure that residents in our area are kept up to date. Please find below their latest statement to me on the matter: The Dublin City Development Plan 2011-2017 contains a list of 16 […]
noel | | Ballymun, Latest Local News, Recent Local News, Uncategorized |
1916 Commemoration Fund
Dublin City Council has announced a new grants scheme to encourage public participation in the commemorations of the 1916 Rising. The Council is now accepting applications from community groups and organisations in Dublin city who want to organise events and projects to commemorate the 1916 Rising. Dublin City Council has made €150,000 available in funding, […]
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