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Is Metro Link Underground That Good
On Friday 31st 0f July last the Department announced a new Dart rail line from Malahide to Connolly rail station. This was a massive surprise when they are already promoting a Metro link underground from north of Swords that is supposed to be the answer to all our rail problems. This new line is just a short distance away from the proposed extremely costly Metro Link and beside existing Dart line.
At present the Malahide line is overloaded inwards at morning peak, this is without the Metro, the outward line is far from full. If they build the new Malahide line beside existing Dart, the new outward line would be empty at morning peak. This proves that the capacity of the Metro link may not be as great as they are saying. If it was there would certainly be no need for an extra rail line beside existing Dart line.
If this went through, a small area of northeast Dublin would have a wonderful rail service while many other areas that urgently need a rail line would be left waiting when traffic congestion is growing at fast rate in all areas. This is why a rail solution must be carefully looked to ensure it works to its best potential to benefit all areas. Getting it wrong again is not the answer.
Tom Newton 086 3127364 @acratu.com
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Shane Moynihan, TD, Fianna Fail, Dublin Mid-West
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Community Sports Facilities Fund: Thanks to all the local clubs who attended my information session on the Community Sports Faculties Fund in July with Sports Minister McConalogue. If you would like to meet me for further information, please get in touch.
NTA consultation on bus routes for Adamstown: The NTA consultation on the new draft bus routes for Clonburris and Adamstown has had the deadline for submissions extended until 4 September. This is something I have been calling for, since being elected, and I am pleased to see progress on the matter, following engagement with the NTA. You can make your submission here: https://consult.nationaltransport.ie/en/consultation/draft-new-bus-network-clonburris-area
Ar ais ar scoil: Gach dea-ghui ar na paisti nua ar fad ata ag tosu amach ar scoileanna nua an seachtain seo.
Minister Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael
Constituency Office: 01 401 3416
Insta: @emerhigginstd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmerHigginsTD
Emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie
Lucan Festival: I hope to see many of you at Lucan Festival, Main Street from 1to 6 September. There's something for everyone, with heritage talks, historical walks, music, food fairs, craft stalls and fun. The weekend programme is packed with attractions including birds of prey, dinosaurs, fireworks, a Garda Open Day, the Griffeen Duck Race and more. See you there!
Back to School: Good luck to all students returning to school in the coming weeks. Whether it's your first day, a new class or another school year, I hope you have a positive, enjoyable and successful year ahead.
Community Recycle Day: SDCC and Recycle IT are hosting a free Community Recycling Day on Wednesday 9 September, 10am to 1pm, at the AGPO car park (Lucan Harriers), Newcastle Road. You can recycle mattresses, electrical items and household appliances free of charge.
Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Flooding Pedestrian Lights at Courtneys: Following my continued representations, SDCC inspected the site and found a blocked drain. Works to clear the drain and carry out a CCTV survey was scheduled for night work last week to minimise disruption. The survey will help determine if further repairs are required.
Cooldrinagh Water Leak: Uisce Eireann were on site but did not identify the source of the leak. A further investigation is scheduled for this or next week and will involve excavating the road to locate and repair the leak.
Uisce Eireann Water Leak Reduction Programme: Residents may have noticed increased work on the water network across Lucan and Adamstown. This work is to reduce water loss, replace ageing pipes and improve water supply reliability. I encourage you to sign up for local updates and alerts at www.water.ie/water-service-updates.
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