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 Link
Metro Link from the Airport won't be fully effective until all the following are implemented as outlined in the recent planning board decision to grant Metro Link planning permission.
Twelve Luas lines, two more extra underground metros, a new Dart line from Malahide beside existing Dart line with link to Airport and an underground rail line from Connolly Station via Stephen's Green to Heuston, this with Dart plus.
Even if all of these were done at massive extra cost over decades in time, it still won't be effective as they all go direct to the city centre, adding up to two hours extra per day for many users working outside the city centre. It would only serve just over a fifteen mile radius of the city centre. No orbital link on outskirts. All the other areas in the greater Dublin Area are omitted, where the real traffic problems begin.
This is a massive mess with big risks. Someone should call halt. This report is available online for anyone to see. The alternative is Metro Dart, using existing or heavy rail through Airport benefiting all Dublin and All Ireland at a fraction of Metro Link cost. On acratu.com.
Tom Newton 086 3127364 ACRA.
Cllr. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
Quick Fix at Dodsboro Pedestrian Lights: A big thank you to the local resident who flagged an issue with pedestrian lights at the entrance to The Paddocks on Dodsboro Road. I contacted SDCC, highlighting the urgency, as children regularly cross here. Their traffic light contractor attended that evening and identified a memory fault caused by a recent power failure. The fault was resolved, and the lights are now working normally.
Unfortunately, not all locations are fixed as speedily; and one area of great concern is the repeated failure of lights at the Outer Ring Road / Castle Road junction. TD Gogarty and I have logged repeated requests for repairs to SDCC but the outages keep happening; this is unacceptable for public safety. More to follow.
Shane Moynihan, TD, Fianna Fail, Dublin Mid-West
Email: shane.moynihan@oireachtas.ie
Phone: 01-6184128
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Go-Ahead Bus: Last week, I met with Go Ahead Ireland to discuss local bus services they operate. They went through improvements in performance on the W4 route but it is imperative that this service continues to improve. I have also requested inclusion of Blanchardstown Hospital on the W4 and L52 routes. I have also requested increased frequency at peak times on the L51 route, which will now be reviewed by Go Ahead Ireland in conjunction with the NTA.
Pennyhill/R136 lights: There have been a number of recurring faults at this junction over the last two weeks. I have raised this with the Council and they inform me that the underground cable has been repaired, and part of the junction is currently being rewired to address the issue fully. The maintenance contractor has been instructed to work to keep any downtime to a minimum during the repair period.
Minister Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael
Constituency Office: 01 401 3416
Insta: @emerhigginstd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmerHigginsTD
Emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie
Free Electrical Recycling Event: Following the success of previous events, I am delighted to host another free community collection of electrical waste on Friday 21st November from 10am- 12pm. You can recycle any item with a plug or battery for free at the Lidl Carpark, Ballyowen Lane, Lucan. This event is made possible by RecycleIT community Recycling, with support from SDCC. If you are not in a position to bring something particularly heavy, just email emer.higgins@oir.ie or phone 01 618 3013 before the 21st November and we will arrange for it to be collected from the local vicinity.
Christmas Events Lucan: It's great to see that There will be a Christmas Craft Market in Lucan House, on Sunday 7th December and a Christmas Craft Fair in Lucan Library on Saturday 13th December from 10am - 4pm. Visit SDCC.ie for more details.
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
Dail report: This week I spoke on auto enrolment, budgetary measures, transport costs, and contributed to debates on science funding and potentially reducing the voting age. In the Enterprise Committee we deliberated on the legislation regarding the collection of royalties for musicians and performers.
I also attended a briefing on the family courts about the need to abolish the 'in camera' rule. I've seen multiple cases where false accusations of parental alienation have been allowed go into reports unchallenged and left children being subjected to 'immersion therapy' with narcissistic, coercive and in some cases violent and abusive parents. We need to shed more light here and it was good to hear a contribution by Dr Charlotte Proudman who has done tremendous work on this issue in England and Wales.
Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Lucan Pool: In September, I tabled a motion calling for an independent review of the Lucan Pool project. The Local Government Auditor's report presented this week to the County Council Meeting supported a full post-project review. The CEO confirmed to the meeting that they are looking at an independent review, which aligns with my expectations.
Old Celbridge Road Speed Ramps: I raised ramps removed during pipe works on the R835 which is a busy pedestrian route. The Council referred the issue to the Area Roads Inspector for investigation and report.
Kew Park Council crews responded promptly to clear debris in the Daisy Patch following concerns you raised with me.
Street Lights not working in Hillcrest escalated and forwarded to contractor for repair.
Please contact me if you wish to raise issues at the Lucan Area Meeting or the County Council meeting.
Cllr. Liona O Toole, Independent Peace Commissioner
0872795274.
lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
www.lotoole.com
Always working, always available
Independent Living: As part of my continued efforts to secure independent living/age-friendly accommodation I recently raised this through a formal Council question. In response, officials confirmed active and planned developments in Sarsfield Park, Somerton Gate and Clonburris Phases 3/4. I'll continue pushing to ensure these vital homes are delivered for our community.
Bus Shelters: I've again raised concerns about the removal of bus shelters from several key Lucan locations including high-usage stops. My motion tabled for the upcoming Area Committee meeting calls on the Chief Executive to engage directly with the NTA for an urgent update on reinstatement timelines.
Over the past few months, I've been working diligently on the Council's Budget'25 process to ensure Lucan receives essential investment and benefits from key countywide initiatives. Once the budget is passed I’ll share a full update next week.
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