Cllr. Caitriona Jones – Labour Party
Mobile: 087 2034427.
Email: cjones@sdublincoco.ie
Good News on Water Restrictions: At last it was announced that the current water restrictions have ended. As you will be aware water restrictions had been in place since the prolonged cold spell in January. This was due to water shortages caused by a combination of excessive usage and burst water mains through out the “big freeze”. South Dublin County Council announced that there will be no more stoppages after Thursday night last week. I would like to commend the people of Lucan for their patience and their efforts in conserving water through-out this difficult period. It is important to remind everyone of the ongoing need for water conservation.
Bin Collections: If you are still experiencing difficulties or have been skipped in recent bin collections despite having credit in your account, please don’t hesitate to contact me and I will make representation on your behalf.
Cllr. Derek Keating Peace Commissioner
Fine Gael Councillor.
Tel. 087-2857435.
Email: info@derekkeating.net
Web: www.derekkeating.net
Head Shop Home Delivery Services: I received contact from many residents alarmed at leaflets received in their door advertising home delivery services. I contacted the Gardaí and the H.S.E. to help stop this serious threat quickly.
Litter in Lucan: Our environment continues to suffer owing to increased dumping and litter issues. I am in daily contact with the Council seeking more regular cleaning of roads, estates and parks. I am also working with many individuals and residents groups to help resolve these growing problems. If you are concerned about your area please email, text or telephone me directly.
Bins: I know many issues remain outstanding. If I can help you please contact me.
Clonburris Planning: Appeal submitted to An Bord Pleanála by all 5 Lucan Councillors.
Free Email Newsletter: Please email info@derekkeating.net
Cllr. Eamon Tuffy- Labour Party
22 Liffey Wood, Lucan.
Tel: 6109313; Mobile: 0863863173.
Email: etuffy@sdublincoco.ie
County Development Board Keeps Support For Jobs its Priority: At our meeting last Friday the CDB approved another initiative to support the preservation of jobs in the County- Think Local 2010. The initiative will be promoted by the CDB in the next few months to create community awareness of the advantages and benefits of supporting local businesses in the County. Think Local 2010 will be asking residents, businesses, community organisations to make a 10% switch of your existing spend to local products, services and facilities.
Unemployment of Under 25s: Last month there were just under 600 Lucan residents under 25 unemployed, of a total of 3656 in Lucan. With a total in South Dublin of 5222 under 25s unemployed (out of a total of almost 25 000), I will be putting proposals to the CDB for a targeted response by local agencies to getting our young people into jobs or further training.
Cllr. William Lavelle - Fine Gael
16 Lána na bPáirce, Ballyowen Lane
087 410 7885.
wlavelle@sdublincoco.ie
Jobs meeting with Richard Bruton: Unemployment remains the biggest single challenge facing Ireland. Fine Gael has published detailed plans to take young people off the dole and to invest €18 billion in infrastructure under our 'New ERA' stimulus plan. Young Fine Gael is currently running a national campaign in support of these policies and as a 'young' FG councillor I am hosting a public meeting this coming Monday 8th March at 8pm in Lucan Community College to be addressed by FG Finance spokesman Richard Bruton TD. All are welcome.
Pedestrian Crossings: In recent months I have secured commitments for a new pedestrian crossings at Griffeen Avenue (at Griffeen Valley Park) and a second crossing at the Newcastle Road schools. I continue to push for crossings for Lucan Village (at La Banca) and for Willsbrook Road (at Fforster Square).
Joanna Tuffy TD – Labour Party
Telephone: 6183822.
Email: joanna.tuffy@oireachtas.ie
The Negative Equity Trap: There is mounting concern at the lack of action on behalf of the Government in relation to those who find themselves trapped by negative equity in their homes. Labour has made calls to implement measures to avoid repossessions in the case of families or individuals who cannot meet their mortgage repayments.
People are also feeling hugely trapped in homes that may not meet the needs of their growing family or their changing circumstances. They are unable to sell their homes and could be trapped for decades and face overcrowding. The potential social and economic fall-out from this problem could be devastating. My colleague Cllr. Caitriona Jones has been seeking assurances that South Dublin County Council’s housing department will provide a safety net for who are worst affected.
Senator Frances Fitzgerald
Tel: 457 7712 / 618 3771
www.francesfitzgerald.com
frances.fitzgerald@oireachtas.ie
Headshop Deliveries: I was very disturbed this week when homes throughout Lucan were leafleted advertising home delivery services of so called legal highs. It is good news that the government are at last starting to take the problem seriously and plan to ban these products but we need action today to ensure our children are safe in our homes. Accessing these highs should not be as easy as ordering a pizza.
Fair Care: If you would like a copy of the Fine Gael proposal for reforming our health service call my office on 457 7712.
Liffey Valley Park: There has been an increase in littering and anti-social behaviour in many open spaces throughout our community and in our local park. I have been in touch with the Council on this and will continue to work on this.
Transport Users
Building a rail line of three miles to link the Kildare and Maynooth lines from Adamstown to Leixlip address the present overloading on the Maynooth line at peak times and it will create more trail space for more trains.
By completing this three mile link, Sligo trains and the additional trains from Mullingar that are needed could now come in via the Kildare line because it has four tracks. Some of the new trains from Dunboyne could also come via the Kildare line leaving much more capacity on the Maynooth line.
This capacity can be greatly increased by using the two liens one way at peak times with the three and one concept and users from Blanchardstown area can access the Lucan / Clondalkin area direct without going into the city as happens at present and visa versa. This maximizes the rail capacity in these areas.
T. Newton 086-3127364
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