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Lucan Planning Council
At Lucan Planning Council AGM condolences were expressed at the passing of two of our stalwarts who passed away during the year - Mr Joe Byrne and Mrs Mairead Hilliard, may they rest in peace. They will be sadly missed. One of Joe Byrnes main ambitions was the saving of Edmundsbury from re-zoning. We are very grateful to Councillors who made sure this didn't happen. We need more new members to keep up this vital work.
Traffic congestion in Lucan due to new zoned land along with massive congestion on the M50 are urgent now and a solution is needed. The meeting felt that Metro Dart or the missing link, a rail loop alongside the M50 was the best solution to address this growing traffic problem and for future new family suitable housing in the Greater Dublin Area. The problem is trying to convince those in authority to look at this solution. Several suggestions were put forward to achieve this and they will be looked at.
It was agreed that a solution is needed to allow people get around the city centre and a simple plan was shown by Tom Newton to link up existing Luas lines in a city orbital fashion to allow people freely navigate the city. The meeting agreed this should be promoted on social media and public representatives should be enlisted as its a win for everyone. It was felt that if this was agreed then the train track along the M50 route would quickly follow based on the success of the inner orbital Luas.
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. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
Winter Gritting: SDCC's winter gritting programme starting now runs until 25 April 2027, covering 340km of priority roads. Newly taken-in-charge roads in Adamstown will now be included. Residential estate roads are generally excluded.
Lucan Skatepark: Following my 2025 motion, I sought a progress report on the 120,000 euro upgrade. Consultation identified demand for extension and concrete bowl. Final designs expected by end 2026, with project completion anticipated by September 2027. I'll continue monitoring progress.
Dedicated Arts Space: My motion at the October Area Committee Meeting called for a dedicated Arts space for Lucan, including potential use of existing buildings. SDCC's forthcoming Arts Infrastructure Strategy will consider opportunities, but no location/timetable is confirmed yet. Have your say on this: highlight Lucan's Arts needs in the SDCC consultation https://consult.sdublincoco.ie/en/content/explore-future-arts-development-south-dublin-county, closing 12 November, 6pm.
Derren O Bradaigh, Lucan Sinn Fein Area Rep
Mobile: 087-2136345
Email: dobradaighsf@gmail.com
Twitter: @DerrenBrady1
Station Road, Adamstown Ave & Pk / Taking-in-Charge: I only learned this week of a public consultation underway by the council to take in charge the full length of Station Road, Adamstown Ave and Park. The wider delay in bringing us to this point is something I have raised concerns about. I have a serious issue with SDCC setting out it’s intentions not to maintain the grass verges along Station Road, as have others, and have since made a formal submission to the consultation stating this, amongst other suggestions and observations. Submissions can be viewed at consult.sdublincoco.ie
The Paddocks Way - Illegal Dumping and Graffiti: Just this week, I have made representations to the council for a clean-up of the treeline between the Paddocks and Hillcrest / Somerton. I have also asked for the removal of graffiti on the walls at the end of the Paddocks Way.
Cllr. Vicki Casserly, Fine Gael, P.C.
vcasserly@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Mob: 085 831 7982
facebook.com/vickicasserlylucan
Twitter: @vickicasserly
Dodsboro, Traffic Calming Measures: Thank you to the residents of Dodsboro who have contacted me to raise concerns regarding traffic speeds and road safety within the estate. I have requested that the Council examine the area to identify whether additional traffic calming measures or other safety improvements could help address these concerns.
Hillcrest, Tree Safety and Maintenance: Over recent years, I have requested tree suitability surveys in Hillcrest, with works subsequently carried out based on the findings. However, following recent storms, residents have raised further concerns regarding the condition and safety of some trees in the area. I have requested that the Council investigate these concerns and carry out any necessary works to ensure the area remains safe for residents.
Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Flood Relief Updates: Finnstown Newcastle Road Junction (Crugh Cross). Overnight jetting and survey works identified multiple drainage collapses and a suspected collapsed stone culvert crossing the junction. A contractor was organised for enabling works to facilitate survey access to buried manholes. These investigations will inform the next phase of works.
Esker Lane: Drainage lines were surveyed, cleaned, and vegetation cleared to allow access to the drainage ditch. During these works, an unrecorded culvert was discovered. Further survey and cleaning work is now underway.
Hillcrest Walk: Surveys identified defects including open joints and significant tree root ingress. Specialist root-cutting works are underway to enable a survey and a full assessment of the drainage network to be completed. This will inform the next phase of works required. Residents may notice survey, drainage, or engineering works in these areas over the coming weeks.
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
Local issues: Some of the issues raised include the broken manhole near St Mary's church, street lights out in Beech Grove and on the path between Buirg An Rí and Meile An Rí. We've logged a number of trees weakened or damaged following recent storms, as well as broken fencing barriers on the R120 Newcastle Road past the canal. I will also be again chasing up complaints about the postal service.
Website information: All future replies to parliamentary questions and queries to HSE/NTA etc will now be uploaded to www.paulgogarty.com . My Dail speeches are already here along with details of my rotating cafe clinics.
Contacting Paul AND Helen? If contacting us both please text/email us in the SAME message. This will help schedule and speed up responses.
Cllr. Liona O Toole, Independent Peace Commissioner
0872795274.
lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
www.lotoole.com
Your Independent Voice!
Finnstown Castle & St Edmundsbury - Zoning Update: Huge thanks to everyone who supported our months-long campaign to protect Finnstown Castle and St Edmundsbury lands.
St Edmundsbury was protected from residential rezoning: Unfortunately, my motion co-signed by fellow Lucan councillors to protect Finnstown Castle failed on a 19-19 vote decided by the Mayor's casting vote. Approximately 1,000 homes are proposed for the lands.
I support housing, including at Adamstown, Liffey Valley Shopping Centre and Tubber Lane, with protective Specific Local Objectives (SLOs). Despite losing the Finnstown vote I supported the overall Development Plan Variation.
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October Area Committee - Issues I Raised: Halloween youth activities - L51 bus stop - Adamstown Station QR scanners - Griffeen Sports Clubhouse - Esker Cemetery caretaker's house - Lucan Promenade defects. Esker/Newcastle Road flooding - Clonburris railway bridge.
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