Politicians please note
Due to pressure of space, each representative is limited to 150 words in their report (including name and contact details).
Please keep reports relevant to Lucan
Please note: Wednesday 10pm is the weekly deadline.
Derren O Bradaigh, Lucan Sinn Fein Area Rep
Mobile: 087-2136345
Email: dobradaighsf@gmail.com
F/B: https://m.facebook.com/DerrenOBradaighSF
Twitter: @DerrenBrady1
Web: www.sinnfeindublinmidwest.com
Playground Arson - Update: Last week's deliberate act of arson on the playground in Castlegate Park has resulted in extensive damage and the temporary closure of the playground. I have raised the matter with the council, but more importantly with An Garda Siochana. I have also issued a formal statement calling for more Gardaí and visibility in our communities.
Tree & Hedge Pruning: With bird nesting season coming to an end, the council are actively pruning trees and hedgerows. It was great to see work in this regard along the Newcastle Road and Station Road. If you wish to raise any area of concern, please drop me an email.
Lucan Festival & Lucan Harriers Road Race: Last weekend saw both the wonderful annual Lucan Festival and the Lucan Harriers 5-mile Road Race taking place. Again, well done to the organisers of both events and congratulations to everyone involved.
Minister Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael
Constituency Office: 01 401 3416
Insta: @emerhigginstd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmerHigginsTD
Emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie
Huge well done to the Lucan Festival Committee for all their hard work in putting on another brilliant Lucan Festival this year.
School Secretaries and Caretakers: I welcome the agreement that allowed Forsa to withdraw recent strike action by school secretaries and caretakers and begin talks with the Department of Education at the WRC. It is encouraging to see schools back to normal this week, with secretaries and caretakers continuing the essential work that keeps our schools running every day. I remain committed to supporting them in securing a fair and balanced outcome.
GP Visit Card: The GP Visit Card is a great support for individuals and families, removing the cost barrier to GP care and potentially saving a family of four up to 600 ekuro a year. Many people may qualify without realising it. See GPVisitCard.ie for details on eligibility.
Cllr. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
Lucan Festival 2025: Superb work by Lucan Festival team, volunteers, groups, businesses and performers to deliver a fun festival for all.
Village Works: Village Green works appear somewhat behind schedule. Expecting formal update from SDCC on 23rd September at the Area Committee Meeting.
Data Centres in South Dublin: My amendment to Cllr. Jess Spear's (PBP) motion on data centres was carried following a vote, in September's full Council meeting, as I felt that we need to protect the environment and business investment in the County in tandem. 'Calling for the council to write to the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment requesting a national moratorium on further data centre expansion, except for those data centres that are demonstrably powered by 100% renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, water, wave, and thermal energy.'
Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Sports Pavilions: Contracts signed for modular sports pavilions at Griffeen and Corkagh. Each will include up to eight dressing rooms and storage. Works begin shortly. AGP Griffeen and Willsbrook Parks will follow under SDCC's wider ten-site Part 8 pavilion programme, supporting clubs, schools, and wider community funded by SDCC and Sports Capital Grants.
Lucan Festival: Well done to the Lucan Festival committee, a voluntary group who delivered a fantastic week and secured 10,000 euro in SDCC Community Events Funding. Their commitment delivers a vibrant, inclusive festival celebrating Lucan and bringing the community together year after year.
Lucan Village Enhancements: Following my motion at the last area meeting, the Lucan Village Enhancement Scheme will be discussed as a headed agenda item at the next Area Committee Meeting on 23/09/2025 at 3pm. Residents may watch live at www.sdcc.ie/en/services/our-council/council-meetings/ or scan the QR code.
Paul Gogarty, TD
Working with Cllr Helen Farrell
Not just at election time
Dail office: 01-6184078
Whatsapp: 089-2364871
Website: www.paulgogarty.com
Leisure Centre Access: I've forwarded on video evidence that shows ample space at school drop off times, suggesting there is no reason to put barriers down and force vehicles into neighbouring housing estates like Ash Park.
Lucan Festival: Fantastic event yet again and great to see fireworks in grounds of Lucan House. Well done to all volunteers and thanks to everyone who supported the events.
Anti-Social Behaviour: This is the subject of my Private Member's Business motion and I look forward to the debate on Thursday morning in the Dail.
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