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.
Metro Dart a simple Overground Rail Solution
If people are to use public transport, it must suit the user, be reliable and dependable. It was ok in the past for all of it to go via the centre, but the city has expanded multiple times since and still the planners want most public transport via the centre. Now that so many people are working outside the centre, it makes no sense by insisting that all rails should also go via the centre.
This makes public transport more difficult to use for many working outside the city centre. Bus Connects not much better, too many buses in the wrong place. Their orbital routes are not much better it makes travel day long and even longer for country users.
The solutions are a choice between rail, longer bus use or costly motor travel to access areas outside the city centre. Traffic congestion is already bad despite so many working from home, can we wait another ten or more years before seriously address these problems. The rail solution is simple due to what the great rail planners of the past did, all we need now is to link them up, this will give direct access to most areas around Dublin and All Ireland.
It all can be done for less than half the cost of the one Metro link that serves such a small area. The big flaw with Metro Link, it induces all rail lines into city centre, this undermines the principle of movement which is direct. I continue to ask you to look at Metro Dart rail alternative that addresses most of these problems, on acratu.com and make up your own mine.
Tom Newton 086 3127364 ACRA.
Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Tidy Towns Success: Congratulations to Lucan and Adamstown Tidy Towns on their achievements in the 2025 SuperValu Tidy Towns competition. Adamstown achieved an excellent result of 245 points in their first year of participation. Lucan achieved a major milestone with a score of 380, earning a Gold Medal and the highest mark in South Dublin. A sincere thank you to the volunteers who make this happen – your dedication, community leadership, and commitment to improving our local environment is deeply appreciated.
Leaves: Following resident requests, road sweeps are organised for Hillcrest, Dodsboro, Airlie, Woodview, and Woodview Heights. Biodegradable bags were provided for local cleanups in Hillcrest. Bags are available from Tallaght or Clondalkin offices or contact me directly. Road sweeps and bag collections may be requested by emailing publicrealm@sdublincoco.ie. Check when your road is due for sweeping at: https://oxigen.ie/table/sdcc/
Minister Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael
Constituency Office: 01 401 3416
Insta: @emerhigginstd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmerHigginsTD
Emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie
Annual Budget leaflet: I will be distributing this year's Know Where You Stand Budget 2026 leaflet over the coming weeks. It outlines key measures announced in the Budget, including entitlements and supports that may apply to you and your family. For an extra copy, please contact me and I will arrange to send one to you.
Congrats Lucan Tidy Towns: Huge congrats to Lucan Tidy Towns on achieving Gold at this year's National Tidy Towns competition. This is a fantastic achievement and reflects the ongoing hard work and commitment of the volunteers who work year-round to keep Lucan looking its best.
Cllr. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
New Recycling Bin at Schoolmaster's House: A bin with recycling compartments will be installed (pilot scheme in Lucan village) in 2026.
Bus Service Concerns for Adamstown Corridor / Lucan Area: My motion calling on SDCC to write to Dublin Bus and National Transport Authority (NTA) regarding capacity issues on bus services was passed. Capacity issues from Adamstown and down-route, particularly during peak times, etc. are impacting confidence in services. The discussion highlighted concerns raised by residents with me, including:
Overcrowding on Adamstown buses: Ghost buses / poor customer service on some routes, especially L51/52
Loss of #25 bus & impact
Failure to plan sufficient services before major city events
SDCC will write to Dublin Bus / NTA to request a meeting; councillors will present a list of constituent issues to be addressed.
Cllr. Liona O Toole, Independent Peace Commissioner
0872795274.
lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
www.lotoole.com
Always working, always available
NTA to Meet Local Cllrs: At this week's Area Committee meeting my motion was passed requesting that the National Transport Authority (NTA) attend a future meeting to allow for direct discussion on the bus network serving our area.
Following discussions the NTA has now agreed to meet with local councillors to examine these issues in detail. This is great progress and something I have been advocating for on behalf of the people I represent.
There will be two meetings (1) initial meeting (2) more technical session where we will have the opportunity to go through the key challenges and future plans for the local bus network.
In advance of these meetings, I'll be reaching out to residents to gather your feedback. Please send in your issues/experiences so I can compile a full list to bring forward to the NTA.
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