Only fools would attempt to tout tickets now according to Deputy Noel Rock, as his Bill to end the practice moves closer to becoming law. Speaking in advance of a Dáil debate on his proposed new law, Fine Gael TD Noel Rock said: “People are fed up at seeing tickets to sporting events and concerts […]
Northside Metro can’t be derailed by Southside squabble – Farrell & Rock
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell and Fine Gael TD for Dublin North West, Noel Rock have called for the Metrolink project to be separated into two phases with the prioritisation of the development of Metro from the city centre to north Dublin. Deputy Farrell said “The delivery of Metro from the city […]
Rock launches plain language Bill
Noel Rock, Fine Gael TD for Dublin North West, has today launched a plain language Bill, his sixth piece of legislation since entering the Dáil. The plain language Bill, designed in consultation with National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) since October 2018, effectively ensures that public sector bodies will be required to provide versions of all […]
€2,700 tickets for Ireland v England show the necessity of touting legislation – Rock
Anti-ticket touting legislation is set to advance in the Dáil on Tuesday, which will see it move closer to finally becoming law, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Noel Rock, who drafted the legislation said: “Once again people are fed up at seeing tickets to a sporting event being touted for ludicrous prices. “The […]
Time to introduce 24 Hour Dublin Bus Airport Service – Rock
A Fine Gael TD today called on the NTA to immediately work to prioritise a long-promised 24 hour bus link between the City Centre and the airport, following the introduction this week of the first 24 hour bus service in County Cork. Deputy Noel Rock said: “A 24 hour service in Dublin now makes sense […]
NTA Should Work To Halt Alarming Rise in Taxi Attacks – Rock
Fine Gael Deputy and Oireachtas Transport Committee member Deputy Noel Rock, has today (Tuesday) written to both the National Transport Authority CEO and the Minister for Transport to urge them to trial incentives to assist taxi drivers with the cost of installing safety devices such as CCTV ‘dashcams’ and protective screens in their cars. Deputy […]
Spice Girls fans say Stop, Too Much, as tickets reach Scary price – Rock
A Fine Gael TD has said the Government needs to commit to a date to introduce his anti-touting legislation as Spice Girls tickets sell hundreds of euro above face value. Deputy Noel Rock said: “The exploitation of fans needs to Stop right now. Legislation is sorely needed here which is why I am lobbying […]
Racial abuse aimed at young family completely out of order – Rock
A Fine Gael TD has expressed shock and disgust after a photo he posted on social media alongside a young family was bombarded with racial abuse. Welcoming the announcement of new homes for 42 families in his constituency earlier this week, Deputy Noel Rock posted a picture with one family outside their new home […]
U2 fans are stuck in a moment they can’t get out of as tickets are being touted for hundreds of euro – Rock
A Fine Gael TD has said the Government needs to commit to a date to introducing his anti-touting legislation as U2 tickets sell at vertigo inducing prices; hundreds of euro above their face value. Deputy Noel Rock said: “The exploitation of fans needs to stop now. Sometimes legislation can’t make it on its own which […]
Na Fianna GAA pitches to be saved under new plans – Rock
A Fine Gael TD has said a sustained campaign to prevent the proposed MetroLink using the GAA pitches of a well known Dublin GAA club as a tunnelling site looks set to result in a hard earned win. Deputy Noel Rock said under the latest draft revision to the MetroLink plans, to be published […]
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