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Lucan Adamstown Station
The rail station at Adamstown Lucan is in ideal location for bus connections now and rail later. This station can have direct links to almost half of Dublin by bus, reducing travel times up to an hour, creating almost 30% extra capacity for locals non-stop by rail to city centre.
All country trains would stop at Adamstown; country trains would start 3 minutes earlier to make up for this delay. Most of the bus network already in place, two routes W4 and W6 need a short diversion to link with station. C25 replacing lost routes and replace L53 with a long route 53 to UCD via Ballyfermot, Kylemore Luas along R112 to Dundrum. Restore Airport Hopper bus from Maynooth via Adamstown rail station to achieve the necessary demand for viability. This avoids many users going into city to get a bus backout again.
Other Mainline rail routes out of Dublin have a country stop outside city centre at Maynooth on the Sligo rail line and Bray on the Wexford rail line. This would also be a great advantage for many users going to the countryside by rail, avoiding them having to go into the city to get their train, even better on way back. This is part of the NEW integrated transport plan for Dublin benefiting all Ireland. Adamstown is also vital for rail link up in the future.
Tom Newton 086 3127364 ACRA.
Derren O Bradaigh, Lucan Sinn Fein Area Rep
Mobile: 087-2136345
Email: dobradaighsf@gmail.com
F/B: https://m.facebook.com/DerrenOBradaighSF
Twitter: @DerrenBrady1
Web: www.sinnfeindublinmidwest.com
Keep Your Bike Locked Up! Big shout out to Lucan Garda Station for providing a free bicycle engraving service last Sunday. This was hugely successful and another important measure toward combatting bike theft. Unfortunately, 4% of bikes are never returned to their rightful owners, so Always keep your bike locked, note the serial number and have an identifying feature etched on it if possible.
Lucan-Newlands Road - Poor Road Surface: I have raised the need for road and path repairs at multiple locations with the council recently. This includes attention to potholes and line marking on the Lucan Newlands Road outside the Lucan Leisure Centre and Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada.
Adamstown Schools /Traffic Warden Arrangement: Ongoing concerns continue to be brought to my attention regarding road safety at dop off and collection times. Having raised these concerns several times, I have asked my Sinn Féin colleague to submit a motion calling for a review of the situation.
Minister Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael
Constituency Office: 01 401 3416
Insta: @emerhigginstd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmerHigginsTD
Emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie
National Hot School Meals Survey Launched: As part of the government's efforts to improve hot school meals, a national survey on the Hot School Meals Programme has been launched. I am encouraging parents, guardians, caregivers and teachers to take part in and have their say.
Listening to the voices of families and educators is vital as the programme continues to expand and improve. The survey can be completed online at finegael.ie/hotschoolmeals. The closing date for submissions is 21 January 2026.
Adamstown Youth & Community Centre: I was also delighted to hear of the funding of 20,000 euro announced for Adamstown Youth and Community Centre. This funding is being provided by the Community Centre Management Support Fund 2025 and is a great boost and a real acknowledgment of the incredible work carried out by the centre to support people locally.
Cllr. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
Dogs on Leads in Parks: My motion for clearer signage on the byelaw requiring dogs to be leashed in SDCC parks (except designated dog parks) was passed at this week's Council meeting. This follows complaints about off-lead dogs. New signage should help ensure compliance and improve safety for all.
Lucan Transport: Dublin Bus & NTA Meetings: Dublin Bus cancelled its planned meeting with Councillors. Many of you contacted me with concerns; I've compiled these to raise directly with Dublin Bus where appropriate. I'm hopeful the promised NTA meeting (expected end-February) will proceed. This is a vital opportunity to represent your views on routes, timetables, and service improvements, as NTA controls these decisions.
Tradfest 2026: 21-26 January: Fantastic to see TradFest has come to South Dublin in 2026! Scan QR code for the programme:
Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Bike Security at Lucan Leisure Campus: I raised concerns about bike theft, and progress is underway. Extra bike stands for 10 bikes will be installed in the entrance courtyard, visible from reception. CCTV remains in place available to Gardaí, and the operator is working with Gardai on further theft prevention.
Trees: following representations dead trees were removed from Ballydowd and Airlie Heights. 381 trees were planted as part of the 2025 Winter Tree Planting Programme in the following locations Airlie Heights, Beech Park, Canonbrook Park, Dodsboro Cottages, Dodsboro Shops, Elm Drive & Way, Esker Park Lane, Finnsgreen, Finnstown Abbey, Foxdene Avenue, Drive, Green, & Park, Griffeen Road/Way, Hillcrest Heights, Roselawn Green, St Finnians, Westbrook Park, Westbury, and Woodview Heights.
Please contact me if you wish to raise issues at County Council, Lucan Area or South Dublin Community Safety Partnership meetings.
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
Swimming Pool test fills: This week saw the first test fills of the Lucan Pool. Handover will hopefully be late February with a view to opening in March. Usual caveats about delays apply. Helen and I continue to monitor closely (search 'Pool' on my website).
Village and Demesne works: Progress is being made here also but I've asked for an update on the timescale for the long-promised planting. There's a rolling update from myself and Helen, which includes links to all the original consultation drawings and submissions (search 'Lucan Village' on website).
Young Scientists & Technology Exhibition: Great to meet so many local students and see their wonderful work first-hand. Search 'ytse' on my website to see their projects.
Some Dail contributions for this week are now also online.
Cllr. Liona O Toole, Independent Peace Commissioner
0872795274.
lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
www.lotoole.com
Bus Shelters: At the January Council meeting my motion was passed requesting that publicly funded bus shelters be designated as exempted development removing the requirement for planning permission. All regulations and standards would still apply but the barrier of a full planning application would be removed. This follows ongoing delays locally where shelters removed during works have taken years to be reinstated often in the same locations. Bus shelters are a basic public service and this change could significantly speed up delivery.
Bus Survey: To assist me in compiling local evidence and lived experiences I would appreciate your input. Following my successful motion I have secured meetings with the National Transport Authority to discuss the bus network serving our area. Please take a moment to complete the survey below. Every response strengthens the case for improvements to routes, frequency and reliability.
https://forms.gle/rTapAL9jfwREosGRA
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