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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
Age Friendly/Right Sizing Information Session Lucan Library: The Council is developing 5 age-friendly apartments at Sarsfield Park and 68 at Somerton Gate expected complete Q2/2026. SDCC Housing team will host an Information Session in Lucan Library on Wednesday 27 May at 11am. This session is for people aged 55+ considering a move to a home that better suits their needs. There will be an opportunity to speak with the housing team and to view a new age-friendly apartment at Somerton Gate. Register at EventBrite search Right Sizing.
Local Community Safety Partnership: Strong attendance at last Thursday's public meeting in Tallaght Stadium, with good turnout from Lucan and Adamstown. Residents raised key concerns including anti-social behaviour and park safety. Please continue to contact me with concerns, ideas and your feedback on community safety. I will keep you updated as work progresses.
Cllr. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
Rezoning In Lucan - The Final Countdown:
On Wednesday 20 May, South Dublin County Council issued councillors with the Chief Executive's final recommendations on lands for rezoning (Variation No. 2 to the County Development Plan 2022-2028). The report runs to 882 pages and includes 57 recommendations, which can be found by searching 'CE Recommendation.'
All 40 councillors will vote on these in mid-June, likely across multiple meetings. Councillors can now submit motions to amend the proposals. Overall, there appear to be few changes from the original rezoning proposals, apart from added conditions and requirements for phased planning and some requirements linked to the rezoning process.
Come along to our drop-in session in Earl Bistro, Spa Hotel, 9-12pm Sat 30 May to discuss the issues further with myself and Paul Gogarty, TD.
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 Rezonings get past first stage:
South Dublin County Council has basically ignored thousands of submissions and recommended continuing to rezone multiple thousands of additional houses worth of land including Adamstown, St Edmundsbury, Foxhunter and Finnstown.
Only Councillors now have the power to reverse these rezonings in an area where 10,000 homes are due to be built already with no real infrastructure tied in.
This is an existential threat to an area already massively damaged by gridlock and lacking in amenities. This requires MASSIVE pressure from residents to influence Cllrs and their colleagues from further afield. Don't say nobody told you.
Cllr. Liona O Toole, Independent Peace Commissioner
0872795274.
lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
www.lotoole.com
Your Independent Voice!
Proposed Rezoning Lands Across Lucan:
This week I received the Chief Executive's Report in relation to Proposed Variation No.2 to the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028. The report is extremely detailed running to hundreds of pages and I am currently working through the sections relating specifically to the Lucan area.
Over the coming days I will continue engaging with residents, local groups and community stakeholders to examine the recommendations and prepare potential amendments ahead of the upcoming Special Council Meeting.
Particular focus will now be placed on lands and proposals affecting the wider Lucan area including Adamstown West, Finnstown Castle Hotel lands, St. Edmundsbury, Foxhunter and other proposed zoning areas.
Future growth must be properly planned alongside the delivery of essential transport, community and strategic infrastructure needed to support existing and future communities locally.
Minister Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael
Constituency Office: 01 401 3416
Insta: @emerhigginstd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmerHigginsTD
Emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie
Summer Fair in Lucan: St Andrew's Church of Ireland Summer Fair takes place on Saturday 23rd May, 12pm-4pm. Best of luck to all involved.
Funding Opportunities for Local Clubs: Two national grant schemes are now open - the new Sports Capital Grant and a new grant for cultural clubs such as choirs and theatre groups. For information on the application process please email me.
Kellogg's GAA Cul Camps: My Department and the HSE have teamed up with Kellogg's GAA Cul Camps to establish a national partnership supporting children with additional needs attending the camp this summer. Best of luck to all involved with Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps in Sarsfield this summer.
Aura Leisure Centre: Delighted to see such a buzz in Aura Leisure Centre from a busy gym, swimming lessons and lots of extra activities including gymnastics, boxing and yoga.
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