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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.
Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Flooding Hillcrest: Works in Hillcrest are continuing following recent drainage and road issues. Council crews attended the area and removed debris causing a blockage in the surface water network. A specialist contractor has now been appointed to carry out a full CCTV survey of the drainage system during the week commencing 29 June. The survey will identify defects or obstructions so targeted jetting and cleansing works can take place where required.
Road Reinstatement Hillcrest: Separately, residents raised concerns regarding road reinstatement works in Hillcrest. The contractor confirmed the final section of reinstatement works is scheduled this week, weather permitting. Ramp reinstatements will follow, with all final reinstatement works across Hillcrest expected to be completed by the end of June 2026.
If you wish to discuss this or any other local issue, please contact me directly.
Paul Gogarty TD, Independent
Working with Cllr Helen Farrell
Not just at election time
Dail office: 01-6184078
Whatsapp: 089-2364871
Website: www.paulgogarty.com
St Ed's Protest: I would urge people if available to attend the St Edmundsbury protest walk this Tuesday at 3pm. Please also contact Councillors regarding votes on all the major unsustainable rezoning proposals in Lucan, including Finnstown, Foxhunter site and the many thousands west and south of Adamstown.
Dail Report: This week was a busy one in the Dail, and I made a lot of contributions including on the Occupied Territories Bill, statements on promoting tourism, raising the use of counselling records in courts and seeking action on cigarette butt littering. I also spoke again on housing and fuel price reductions. My Dail speeches are available on my website. There's always a time lag getting them up, but most of my contributions from January to June are now posted up.
Cllr. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
All Lucan village businesses are invited to an informal briefing session on a new social media promotional campaign supporting local traders. This follows my successful 2025 motion calling for a supported campaign to boost businesses after village works.
Event details: Monday 22nd June, 10:00–11:00, Kenny's Pub (tea/coffee provided).
SDCC's Economic Development team will outline the campaign, its reach, and how it will be delivered. Attendees will receive a promotional kit (window stickers, signage, etc.) and can take part in a short upskilling session on using social media promotion for their own future campaigns.
This is also a valuable opportunity to network with fellow Lucan businesses and engage with SDCC. All village trader's welcome.
Shane Moynihan, TD, Fianna Fail, Dublin Mid-West
Email: shane.moynihan@oireachtas.ie
Phone: 01-6184128
Find me on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok
Working with Cllr Tanya McDonald
Extra Carriages: This week, at the Joint Oireachtas Transport Committee, Iarnrod Eireann confirmed that it is their intention to add additional carriages to trains serving commuters in Lucan from the second half of next year. New carriages are on order for DART Coastal North which will free up carriages for routes used locally. I will continue to work on this issue.
Scoil Mhuire GNS: Congratulations to Scoil Mhuire GNS on their 130th anniversary. I was delighted to join Ms Bennis and the school community as they marked this very special milestone.
Sports Capital Grants: I will be rescheduling the Sports Capital Grants Information session with Minister Charlie McConalogue in the coming weeks.
Clinic: My next set of clinics takes place in Adamstown Community Centre on Monday 15 June at 1pm.
Cllr Joanna Tuffy, Labour
Lucan Electoral Area. Phone 0876339077
Email jtuffy@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
All social media links at linktr.ee/joannatuffy
Lucan's Municipal Film Studio: Ardmore studios in Wicklow made history as the first State owned film studio and Oscar winning films were made there including My Left Foot. Lucan in South Dublin County is due to make history with the first Council owned Municipal Film Studio 12th Lock Studios. Construction is due to start in the coming weeks - a contract was signed with Vision Constructing to do the works after its successful tender. The studio will be operated by 12th Lock Creative Industries and led by renowned film producer Gary Levinsohn. Film and TV production will happen there from next year.
Cllr. Liona O Toole, Independent Peace Commissioner
0872795274.
lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
www.lotoole.com
Your Independent Voice!
Flood Prone Areas: I have raised the issue of flooding at known problem locations across Lucan with Council management. Works are due to be carried out at the Esker/Newcastle Road junction to help address ongoing flooding concerns and I will continue to monitor progress to ensure residents see improvements.
USC tax: My motion to council management calling on the Government to abolish the Universal Social Charge in Budget 2027. The motion was passed and a formal letter will now issue to the Minister for Finance. The USC was introduced as a temporary emergency measure during the financial crisis yet workers and families continue to pay it despite significant cost-of-living pressures. With households facing rising costs in housing/childcare, energy/groceries it is important that the Government recognises these pressures and provides meaningful financial relief by ending the USC.
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