Metro Dart other advantages
With difficulties and delays due to traffic congestion and now a major concern with organises protests etc, it is essential to provide access around the city avoiding all type of delays. The Metro Dart link up with standard rail gauge is the ideal solution.
Users can go directly to all areas around the city with this link up. This is very important for work around Dublin with this new rail layout, that avoids delays due to unnecessary changing with rail Island common platforms. This is essential to reduce car movements, attract more users and allow more students to commute from home due high rental, particularly for users travelling a long distance. Now more vital with the price of fuel and house scarcity.
It maximises all rail lines in Dublin instead of three idle at the present time and not suiting the users. The upgrading of existing Dublin rail lines to Dart is great benefit to the Metro Dart overground network but they must be allowed to join up. It makes no planning sense for all the rail lines to go via the centre when there is now so much work and activities on the outskirts. This is the main element of Metro Dart to take users direct to all areas.
With efficiency and EU funding rail directive, the alternative Metro Dart can self-finance, instead of a very costly underground that benefits a very small area.
Tom Newton 086 312 7364 @acratu.com
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.
Minister Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael
Constituency Office: 01 401 3416
Insta: @emerhigginstd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmerHigginsTD
Emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie
Lucan Tidy Town Win Gold: Congratulations to Lucan Tidy Towns winning Gold in the 2026 SuperValu Tidy Towns. A well-deserved award that reflects the dedication, community spirit, and incredible work to all involved who make Lucan such a beautiful village.
Aderrig Church Awarded 30,000 euro: Delighted to see Aderrig Church awarded 30,000 euro under the Community Monuments Fund. This funding will support conservation planning to protect this important local heritage site, while also helping to secure its long-term future and improve public access for the community.
Darkness Into Light - Don't Forget to Register: Join us for Darkness Into Light at 4.15am on Saturday, May 9th in St. Catherine's Park. Sign up at www.darknessintolight.ie and select Lucan as your location or register in person at SuperValu Lucan this Friday & Saturday, 12-3.30pm. Let's walk together and support the vital work of Pieta.
Shane Moynihan, TD, Fianna Fail, Dublin Mid-West
Email: shane.moynihan@oireachtas.ie
Phone: 01-6184128
Find me on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok
National Transport Authority Meeting: I met with the newly appointed CEO of the National Transport Authority last week to discuss a number of transport issues affecting Lucan. I was advised that the preferred route for Luas Lucan is expected to be published in autumn this year, an issue I have consistently raised since my election.
I also requested:
Stand-alone bus services for Adamstown and Clonburris. That existing commercial airport bus operators travelling through Lucan be given the option to stop in the area.
Childcare Grants: The Building Blocks Extension Scheme - Phase 2 was announced this week by my colleague, Minister Norma Foley TD. This scheme will provide grants to community.
Advice Clinic: My next advice clinic in Lucan will take place at 1pm in Ballyowen Castle Community Centre on Monday 27 April.
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
Lucan Community College Extension Delays: Like others I was disappointed to see the project subdivided into further phases with a modular build scheduled on a smaller footprint, but with other planned sections delayed indefinitely. I secured a lottery slot to raise this as a 'Topical Debate' in the Dail last Wednesday to highlight ongoing issues caused by the delays and maintain pressure. Helen and I will work collegiately with Councillors, opposition TDs and the two Government TDs to progress the building projects as fast as possible.
Dail Report: A busy week including contributions on climate action, new nicotine and vaping products legislation, EU issues, competitiveness in business etc. I am also preparing for my rare Private Member's Business slot next Wednesday.
Cllr. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
April Area Committee Meeting Coming Up: Next Area Committee Meeting for Lucan, Palmerstown & North Clondalkin is live online 3pm Tuesday 28 April, or view recordings https://sdcc.public-i.tv/core/portal/home
Lucan Transport Issues: Councillors are still awaiting an update on the 'planned' meeting with the NTA. Meanwhile, I compiled transport-users concerns on bus and transport services sent to me during Jan/Feb 2026 and Paul Gogarty TD is using this anonymous feedback in ongoing transport work.
Lucan Issues I Raised: A new bench I requested at the top of Lucan Hill (Ball Alley) has now been installed beside bus stop. Pedestrian gate between Somerton and SuperValu has opened after sustained follow-up by me. Lighting repairs completed on Lucan Heights Lane, to Dublin Road.
Traffic lights at Tandy's Lane Park now operational after my repeated representations.
Cllr. Vicki Casserly, Fine Gael, P.C.
vcasserly@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Mob: 085 831 7982
facebook.com/vickicasserlylucan
Twitter: @vickicasserly
Coffee Morning in Support of ARC Cancer Support Centres: Join us for our annual Coffee Morning to support ARC Cancer Support Centres - a welcoming space offering vital support to people affected by cancer.
Friday 1st May, Kennys, Lucan Village, 11:00am
Come along for a cup of coffee, a chat, and a chance to support an important cause in our community. Everyone is welcome.
If you can't make it on the day but would still like to support, you can donate here:
https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/vickigeraldine2
Every small contribution makes a meaningful difference.
Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Lucan East Educate Together: I raised parent concerns at the Traffic Management Meeting. Works completed include a raised pedestrian crossing, relocated speed limit signage, driver feedback and school crossing signs, and raised platforms at an existing crossing. Griffeen Road has an uncontrolled crossing with two school wardens. No further measures are currently recommended.
Lucan House grounds Lucan House will open for public access this weekend. Access initially on a weekend basis over the summer.
Lucan Drama, congratulations to Lucan Drama on another superb production and a completely sold-out run of The Beauty Queen of Leenane last week in Courtney's. I was at the final night and highly recommend their productions - it's always a great night out in Lucan. Well done to the entire cast and crew on a fantastic achievement. Look out for their next production in May.
Cllr. Liona O Toole, Independent Peace Commissioner
0872795274.
lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
www.lotoole.com
I have received enquiries from residents interested in learning more about accessing certain medical procedures abroad. I am exploring a local information workshop in Lucan to outline how the process works, travel considerations, aftercare and available options. If interested, please contact me directly.
At the recent Regional Health Forum, I raised healthcare issues affecting Lucan and Adamstown. The HSE confirmed Adamstown Primary Care Centre is now operational providing physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, dietetics, public health nursing, child health clinics, wound care clinics and Coombe outreach midwifery clinics. CAMHS services are expected shortly.
I also raised Lucan dental shortages. The HSE confirmed there is currently no HSE dentist in Lucan and no local practice accepting new adult medical card patients under the scheme.
I will continue advocating for improved services and a second Primary Care Centre for Lucan.
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