Rail Problems on Adamstown Line
With a fast-rising population and extra house building in the Lucan area along with high fuel costs is putting massive extra demand on the local rail line that is set to increase. A simple solution is needed now while waiting for the line to be upgraded to Dart.
Put on an extra train operating from Adamstown to centre. This train can do three trips during morning peak. This will help ease the present difficulties in the short time. There is also great potential for this station to increase capacity on this line by linking all the surrounding bus network to this station and connecting with country trains. This would be faster for local commuters by accessing country trains to refill seats vacated by users who want to get to surrounding areas that are accessible by bus.
Tom Newton 086 312 7364 @acratu.com
Politicians please note
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Please note: Wednesday 10pm is the weekly deadline.
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's main focus was my Private Member's business motion on the family law courts, referencing the need to reform Tusla, the current unregulated system of court-appointed experts and above all the need to end the in-camera rule that limits scrutiny and transparency. While I welcome some moves to make improvements, however incremental, best practice has moved on. In England and Wales, pilot studies that abolished the in-camera rule - while absolutely always protecting anonymity - have now been extended thanks to the success of the rollout. Pilots are now being run in Northern Ireland so why can't it be done here also? I also raised updates on housing-related issues, supported a defective blocks motion relating to Dublin and attended the EU Affairs Committee meeting on Ireland’s upcoming Presidency.
Cllr. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
Lucan Business Owners:
You're Invited! Come to the focused meeting for Lucan Village–based businesses next Wednesday 6 May 11.00am in Kenny's. Danny Kenny and I co-chairing, all Lucan councillors invited, alongside SDCC's Economic Development team. Goal: shape a social media campaign to promote Lucan Village businesses, as part of the economic recovery plan based on my Nov 2025 motion. Register to attend and / or share what you need from the campaign here:
I'll also update on my motion seeking a possible partial rates abatement for 2026 for affected village businesses.
Pool For Lucan: Delighted that the swimming pool in Lucan Leisure Campus will be open Tuesday 5 May 2026. Drop-in options for swims and pool classes available, reduced OAP rates, free access for Leaving Cert students during exam month.
Minister Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael
Constituency Office: 01 401 3416
Insta: @emerhigginstd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmerHigginsTD
Emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie
Lucan Village Green: Works at Lucan Village Green are finally complete and the area looks great. I appreciate this is a long time coming so thank you for your patience.
Lucan Pool: I am delighted to share that Lucan Pool will officially open on Tuesday 5th May, at long last. This fantastic new facility will benefit people of all ages across Lucan for years to come.
Lucan Community College: Best of luck to all involved with The Addams Family Musical at Lucan Community College on 6th, 7th & 8th May.
Darkness Into Light - Don't forget to register: Darkness Into Light takes place at 4.15am on Saturday, 9th May in St. Catherine's Park. Register at www.darknessintolight.ie and select Lucan as your location. Join us as we walk together in support of the vital work of Pieta.
Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Capital Projects Update: Good progress to report for Lucan this week. The Village Green handover is scheduled this Friday 1st May, likely in the afternoon. This is an opportunity to visit the village at the weekend, explore the new public space, and spend time enjoying the village. Lucan Demesne (opposite Maxol) is scheduled to open in early May, and the Liffey Weir expected to be completed later in May. The swimming pool project is also advancing and is expected to open just after the Bank Holiday, from Tuesday 5th May.
Lucan Leisure Campus Parking: I raised your concerns regarding car parking capacity at Lucan Leisure Campus. In response to current demand, SDCC are assessing options to maximise parking capacity on the site. New car park space markings will also be applied to ensure more efficient use of the spaces provided.
Cllr. Liona O Toole, Independent Peace Commissioner
0872795274.
lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
www.lotoole.com
My Agenda Items:
Lucan Village Green is reopening this Friday 30th April. I continue to raise concerns regarding the removal of mature trees and the lack of a clear plan for reinstatement particularly given previous written commitments to replace those removed. While new planting or saplings are included it may take decades for these trees to reach maturity and restore the character and canopy that once existed.
I also sought an update on proposals for an Arts Centre in Clonburris. A Members' briefing is scheduled for 19 May where further details on design, scale and delivery will be presented.
I raised issues regarding road openings across Lucan with 299 licences issued in the past year. I have requested stronger coordination, better oversight and timely repairs.
Finally, improvement works and deep cleaning are due at Kishoge Community College following ongoing maintenance issues locally.
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