Michael Finnegan, The Workers’ Party
Michael Finnegan has brought the matter of sub-standard windows and doors of senior citizens to the attention of the SDCC County Manager. He has pointed out that many of these people are in ill-health and find it impossible to stay warm for much of the year and is a particular problem in severe weather.
Michael Finnegan can be contacted at 087-263 1524
Derek Keating TD, PC, Fine Gael
66 Beech Park
Tel/Text: 087-2857435
Email: info@derekkeating.net
Web: www.derekkeating.net
Lucan Post Offices New temporary arrangements: I am aware of the major problem of queuing of hundreds of people at the post office. I sought a meeting with An Post last week and we have agreed my suggestion as a temporary solution. Because hundreds of customers collect pensions and welfare payments on Fridays, this will change in the coming months with payments being arranged each day Monday to Friday. The issue of cash flow has also been addressed and provision is now guaranteed. The staff are operating under extreme pressure with great professionalism.
Major Road improvement: I am delighted the Minister for Transport has informed me he has provided 800000euro for to upgrade the R120 Lucan-Newcastle road.
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Cllr. Eamon Tuffy - Labour Party
Chairperson, County Development Board
22 Liffey Wood, Lucan.
Tel: 6109313
Mobile: 0863863173.
Email: etuffy@sdublincoco.ie
Web: www.labour.ie/eamontuffy
Parking in The Square and Sarsfield Close: Following removal of the ticket machine, local residents expressed concerns that there would be increased illegal parking, and that enforcement might be much reduced. The Manager advised me Tuesday that additional signage has been installed, the small green area with a hard stand used for parking is part of the Pay and Display area, and that enforcement is implemented.
Cattle Grazing in St. Catherine’s Park: Lucan Demesne/St.Catherine’s Park is jointly managed by 3 Councils. Fingal Council has fenced off an area of meadow adjacent to the north bank of the Liffey, to enable the introduction of Dexter cattle. This is part of a longer term project to develop a city farm similar to the one in Newbridge Demesne, Donabate. The introduction of grazing cattle is a form of grassland management, and like any form of management will exert an influence on the eco-system of the park.
Robert Dowds TD-Labour Party
Email: robert.dowds@oir.ie
Mob: 087-6520360
Web: www.robertdowds.ie
Personal Insolvency Bill
I'm very glad that the government has published measures which will help people struggling with debt. The measures are detailed and will provide relief to people who simply cannot pay their debts. If you want to learn more about the measures, please get in touch with my office. All queries are dealt with in the strictest confidence.
Taxi Review
I'm pleased that my colleague Alan Kelly, the Minister of State for Public Transport, has published the taxi review, which was very prompt, detailed and comprehensive. The recommendations will help sort out the mess which the industry was left in and tackle the criminality which has reared its ugly head in the trade in recent years.
Cllr. William Lavelle - Fine Gael
36 St. Andrews Drive
087 410 7885.
wlavelle@sdublincoco.ie
Esker Lane Drainage:
On foot on my previous representations, the council this week commenced works at St. Eds aimed at to improving the flow from storm-water drains along Esker Lane, resolving problems believed to responsible for the flooding last October. I also hope to secure the installation of additional gullies on Esker Lane.
Grand Canal tow-path:
I have this week secured agreement from Waterways Ireland that reinstatement works will be carried out to a damaged section of tow-path west of the 12th Lock as requested by many local residents who walk the canal.
Griffeen Avenue Pedestrian Crossing:
On foot of my long-standing campaign for a crossing outside Oldbridge estate, I have now secured agreement for installation of a pelican crossing and ramp.
Foxborough:
I am supporting local residents in objecting to the proposed takeaway expansion at Centra.
Frances Fitzgerald TD
457 7712
www.francesfitzgerald.ie
Frances.fitzgerald@oireachtas.ie
Know Where You Stand – If you have not yet received my Know Where You Stand leaflet, a guide to your rights and entitlements, please contact my office at 457 7712 and I will post one out to you.
Proposed Take Away in Foxborough – A planning application has been lodged for the development of a take away at Centra in Foxborough. I have been contacted by a number of concerned residents on this issue and will work closely with residents to oppose this proposal as I do not believe this is an appropriate site for a take away.
Griffeen Glen - I am informed by my colleague Cllr. William Lavelle that the taking in charge of Griffeen Glen Courtyard and Boulevard will be completed shortly. I look forward to the resolution of taking in charge issues in other estates throughout Lucan
Cllr. Emer Higgins – Fine Gael
087 921 7741
ehiggins@sdublincoco.ie
Investments in our Parks – Following on from my motions last year funding has been allocated for the provision of adult excercise equipment in Hermitage and Griffeen Valley Park. Other improvements planned for Griffeen Valley Park in 2012 include cycle paths, kissing gates at the Griffeen Glen Park / Elm Green entrance to the park and a proposed dog run.
Operation Transformation – I have supported a request by the Sports and Recreation Office to host an Operation Transformation event in our local regional Park. Those following the show will know that February 18th is the 5k challenge. Demand has hugely exceeded availability of spaces on the run in The Pheonix Park and I hope the Sports Council will consider using Corkagh Park as an alternative venue. Hopefully Lucan residents are among those who have been encouraged to build their fitness levels as part of this national campaign.
Transport Users
The household budget is the heaviest taxed of all. The car is part of
the household and if they have a holiday it also comes out of the
household budget . This cost along with rearing a family a mortgage
and all the other costs associated with the running of a home now puts
the family home under threat. The running cost of a car is steadily
increasing very significantly over the past two years and the
uncertainty of fuel costs mainly rising is making life very difficult
for many thousands of home owners. The family home creates no wealth
and therefore it should not be taxed any further.
Tom Newton 086 3127364
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