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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.
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
Question your local Councillors, TDs and Dail Candidates on Rezonings: There is a lack of clarity as it stands regarding how Councillors plan to vote on all the major rezoning proposals in Lucan and then whether local ones will push their party colleagues to do likewise. Mark my words, this is the biggest threat in years to an already damaged area. SDCC officials are trying to make the process as complex as possible, but in many cases, it's a straightforward 'delete' proposal, yes or no, and possibly further public consultation.
Dail Report: In the last two weeks I have spoken on transport deficits, energy security, cost of living for people with disabilities and multiple other issues. My time is taken up a lot outside of this focusing on planning proposals.
Cllr. Liona O Toole, Independent Peace Commissioner
0872795274.
lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
www.lotoole.com
Your Independent Voice!
Bike Rental /Share Scheme: At this month's Area Committee meeting I called for an examination of a public bike rental and bike-share scheme linking Lucan Village, Adamstown, parks, greenways and transport hubs to support active travel and more sustainable transport options.
Litter Bin / Adamstown: I also raised concerns regarding litter bin provision in Adamstown and requested a full audit of existing facilities. Management confirmed an audit will now take place which I welcome.
Lucan Village Green / Community Events: In addition, I sought engagement with the Lucan Festival Committee, Lucan Tidy Towns and other stakeholders regarding future Christmas tree and seasonal event arrangements for Lucan Village Green. I welcomed the positive responses received and will continue advocating for practical improvements that support cleaner public spaces, stronger community events and improved connectivity across the wider Lucan area.
Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Proposed Variation No. 2 to the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028: CE Report. The CE's Report issued last week, with a councillor briefing held this week, and a further briefing scheduled next week, 14th June. I continue to review the 16 proposed variations documented in the CE's Report. Motions must be submitted by midnight on 18th June, and a County Council meeting will take place on 19th June to consider the proposed variation.
St. Edmundsbury Proposed Amendment Ref. No. 6: I submitted a joint motion, in collaboration with cross-party colleagues, to retain the high amenity status of the St. Edmundsbury lands identified in the amendment.
If you wish to discuss this or any other matter, please contact me.
Cllr. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
More on the Rezoning Proposals for Lucan: The new rezoning proposals from SDCC Chief Executive under 'Variation No. 2 of the County Development Plan ....' has reduced the Edmundsbury area from 9.67 hectares to 5.31 hectares, following strong public lobbying. However, any rezoning of these lands remains 100% unacceptable due to their environmental sensitivity, their role as a buffer between N4 and Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area, and their value as an ecosystem.
I will all Lucan rezonings at this time, due to insufficient infrastructure. This is not 'NIMBY-ism.' I strongly support housing in appropriate locations, such as the proposed Liffey Valley Shopping Centre site, with access to public transport, shops and potentially a new school. The final vote will take place at a special council meeting Friday, 19 June.
Shane Moynihan, TD, Fianna Fail, Dublin Mid-West
Email: shane.moynihan@oireachtas.ie
Phone: 01-6184128
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Working with Cllr Tanya McDonald
DART+ South-West: I have been consistently of the view that DART+ SouthWest needs to happen sooner rather than later. I raised the need to bring its delivery forward with An Taoiseach in the Dail this week and I was pleased to see his support for looking to accelerate its provision. I will continue to fight to see it delivered, to address the need for urgent rail capacity for users of Kishogue and Adamstown stations.
Clinic: My next Lucan clinic takes place in Adamstown Community Centre on Monday 15 June at 1pm.
Fianna Fail Centenary: Do you have any memorabilia from past Fianna Fail campaigns which you would like to provide to an exhibition? Please get in touch if you do.
Joining Fianna Fail: Would you like to get involved in shaping our community? If so, please consider joining Fianna Fail. Contact me if you would like to know more.
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