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Major Problems for Lucan Public Transport
With so many new houses being built in the Lucan area public transport cannot cope with the extra demand due to false or fake usage. Many of the new home occupiers come from different parts of Dublin to be fortunate enough to get a home. Many of them must travel into the city centre unnecessary to get another mode of transport out to where the work, falsely using up seats. This problem started over twenty years ago. I brought it to officialdom attention many times and put forward simple alternatives to address this problem, but I was always ignored as they know they can do as the please with no accountability. Now there is a simple solution how these problems can be addressed.
Will I be ignored again by all who have a say?
Tom Newton 086 3127364
Lucan Planning Council
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. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Public Consultations Open: Variation No. 2 of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022–2028 proposes zoning several sites across the county. At last month's Special Council Meeting, councillors considered further proposed changes (Material Alterations) to the draft variation. Public consultation is now open until 6th August 2026. Submissions can only relate to the Material Alterations, associated SEA and AA determinations, and environmental reports. Following consultation, the Chief Executive will prepare a report for councillors for consideration and decision later this year.
Safe School Zone Esker Education Together: Consultation is open on proposed Safe School Zone measures until 14th July 2026. The proposals aim to improve safety through new school zone markings, signage and traffic-calming measures. Residents may review the proposals and submit their observations.
Scan the QR codes, or visit https://consult.sdublincoco.ie and click Consultations
Minister Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael
Constituency Office: 01 401 3416
Insta: @emerhigginstd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmerHigginsTD
Emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie
Carers Allowance Treshold Increase: The threshold for carers allowance means test increased to their highest ever level last week meaning more families qualify. A single carer can now earn up to 1,000 euro per week and a couple can earn up to 2,000 euro, a major step towards removing the means test altogether & recognising the incredible work carers do.
Stewarts Care: I was delighted to work with the HSE to secure funding for Stewart's Care to deliver several summer respite initiatives for children and adults with disabilities.
EU Presidency: Ireland has officially taken over the Presidency of the EU Council. This is a leadership role at the heart of EU decision-making where Ireland will guide negotiations and broker agreements, helping deliver EU policies that affect over 450 million people - a responsibility that reflects our commitment to partnership & progress.
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
Lucan Youth Fun: It was great to be able to facilitate a visit to the Dáil for some of this year's group. Despite a traffic delay putting a spanner in the works, we managed to bring most people around. Thanks to everyone for the interest shown.
Dail Report: Again, highlighted the shortage of Public Health Nurses in Lucan and neighbouring areas with Taoiseach, something really impacting on developmental health checks for children under five. As well as suggesting measures to encourage recruitment I sought a fairer distribution of limited resources, given some areas have relatively higher staffing levels while parents and children in areas such as Lucan lose out more. Also supported Private Members' motion on community supports for adults with intellectual disabilities and voted to ban hare coursing.
Cllr. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
Update on Love Lucan Social Media Campaign: The #LoveLucan campaign continues to grow, with many village businesses now taking part. Businesses can still receive free window stickers, leaflets and promotional corriboards by contacting cwall@sdublincoco.ie. Please support the campaign by following and sharing #LoveLucan posts from Dublin's Outdoors on Facebook and @dublins_outdoors on Instagram.
Lucan Promenade/Weir Update: The opening of the Lucan Weir Promenade has been delayed again until the end of July. I have asked SDCC for a full explanation, revised site signage and updated project costs. I know residents are frustrated and will continue pressing for completion.
St. Edmundsbury Hospital Strategic Infrastructural Development Application: I broadly support the proposed hospital but will seek changes on traffic, heritage, woodland protection and project phasing before SDCC submits its observations to An Coimisiun Pleanala. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
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