Ballymun Councillor Noel Rock today welcomed the news that the Vantastic bus service will now be operating between Ballymun and Omni Park Shopping Centre, giving older residents and those with disabilities the means to get to and from the shops. Speaking on the matter, Councillor Rock said: “I called for this in November, and the […]
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Phibsborough Draft Local Area Plan
The Phibsborough Draft Local Area Plan has been published and is available below. I would appreciate any feedback on this document, and will be distributing my own feedback to the Council in coming weeks. I will be meeting with Council officials to raise concerns and discuss the Draft Plan on June 11th.
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1,000 Full Time Jobs Created Per Week
Unemployment levels fall to 9.8% – 104,000 jobs created since 2012 The unemployment rate has dropped below 10%, to 9.8%, Fine Gael Councillor Noel Rock has reported. Figures for the month of April were released today (Thursday) by the Central Statistics Office. “Unemployment figures have consistently fallen month-on-month since the Government launched its Action Plan […]
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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 […]
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Widespread shock in Drumcondra over shooting
Drumcondra Councillor Noel Rock has today said the community of Drumcondra has been left shaken at the discovery of a body on Church Avenue this morning. The deceased is said to be the victim of a fatal shooting. “There is great shock in the local area about this incident. This isn’t the kind of area […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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