Politicians please note
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Please note: Wednesday 10pm is the weekly deadline.
Restoring Route 25 Campaign
Further to our campaign relaunched on Saturday 27th of December 2025 to restore route 25. In line with the present bus corridor letter C our proposal it is named C25. It replaces four city bound route that were withdrawn due to lack of demand.
After taking a small sample survey we found there is great demand that this route should be restored. Many people at Adamstown and Shackleton said they would use it rather than go around the big loop in South Lucan. Similar finding in Dodsboro, Hillcrest and Woodview Heights as well as Lucan Village. An hourly service would pay for itself. It would help in reducing overloading in South Lucan. OAP's have paid their way already.
We call on the authorities to do their own surveys and find out for themselves. There is now justification for penalizing so many for so long. We call on all people with an interest on this issue to back us.
Tom Newton 086 3127364
Lucan Planning Council
Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Following residents raising concerns with me on local traffic issues, I raised the below at this week's Traffic Management Meeting:
Airlie Heights: I requested an update on my representations seeking traffic calming measures. This will be considered at the next review. Given the proximity to a busy school, I've urged these be prioritised.
Millstream Road / L1018: Residents report peak‑time congestion blocking key turning movements at this junction. The Council confirmed that a yellow box will be installed at Millstream Road / L1018.
Lucan Road / Newlands Road: I requested an update on the accessible parking space previously requested near the Sarsfield Park Health Centre. The team will review options on Lucan Road or Dispensary Lane close to the accessible ramp and revert.
Next Traffic Management Meeting: 24 March. Please contact me with your concerns or issues by 27 February.
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 I raised the need (with the Taoiseach) for full information being made public at inquests in tragic circumstances where a family member has taken the life of a loved one. I supported calls for an emergency payment to persons with disabilities, improvements to emergency mental health care, and queried deficiencies in international protection legislation. Other issues raised included our inadequate infrastructure (again) and issues involving childcare legislation.
Rezoning Proposals: Keep an eye out shortly for details of major rezoning proposals in our county. This will require many submissions from residents as Councillors from the whole county will get to vote on Lucan proposal.
Peace Commissioner Document Signings: Helen and I are on hand if you need anything signed by a Peace Commissioner.
Minister Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael
Constituency Office: 01 401 3416
Insta: @emerhigginstd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmerHigginsTD
Emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie
National Residential Retrofit Plan 2026: This week the Government has announced a new National Residential Retrofit Plan 2026, making home energy upgrades more affordable and accessible for homeowners in Lucan.
From 3 February 2026, increased grants will be available for attic and cavity wall insulation, with a new heat pump system grant of up to 12,500 euro. From 2 March 2026, for First Time Buyers of second-hand homes, a specific grant for attic insulation will be introduced.
For homeowners on qualifying welfare payments, a higher fixed amount grant will also be introduced.
This is welcome news for Lucan residents, and I will continue to work with my Government colleagues to support households across our community.
https://www.seai.ie/news-and-events/news/increased-grant-amounts-for-homeowners
Cllr. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
Weekend Clinic Next Week: My next drop-in clinic is Sat 7th, 12–1pm in the River Cafe, Lucan village. Please email or WhatsApp in advance if you need Peace Commissioner services.
Aura Leisure Lucan: Extended Opening Hours, Opening Times'.
Following my motion at this week's Area Committee Meeting, SDCC confirmed that Aura Leisure will extend Lucan Leisure Centre's weekend opening hours to 6pm from January 31st. Once the pool opens (expected around March after end-Feb handover) weekend hours will extend to 7pm, with midweek hours increasing to 10pm.
Connecting for Life: Suicide Prevention.
I attended the inter agency Connecting for Life work planning meeting with Lucan/Adamstown groups. If any established Lucan groups wish to attend future operational meetings, email hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie for details. They are planning further engagement across the area in the coming months to support communities.
Cllr Joanna Tuffy, Labour
Lucan Electoral Area. Phone 0876339077
Email jtuffy@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
All social media links at linktr.ee/joannatuffy
Old Esker Cemetery Tap: This is something I have been pursuing for over a year, the need for a tap in the Old Esker Cemetery having being raised with me by a member of the public. I was very pleased to see work being done this week to locate a water connection for a tap. This along with the building of the columbarium wall by the Council in Esker Cemetery, are 2 local issues I have pursued continuously at Council meetings, and I am glad to see them come to fruition.
Shane Moynihan, TD, Fianna Fail, Dublin Mid-West
Email: shane.moynihan@oireachtas.ie
Phone: 01-6184128
Find me on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok
E-scooters: Regulating e-scooters is important, not only in terms of helmets but also in terms of registration and insurance requirements as well as ensuring that their specifications are safe. I raised this on the floor of the Dáil with An Taoiseach recently and am hopeful to see progress on this matter soon.
Special Class: I welcome the sanctioning of a special class for Griffeen Community College, as announced this week.
Clinic: My next advice clinic takes place in Muintir na Tíre Hall on Tuesday February 9 at 1pm.
Derren O Bradaigh, Lucan Sinn Fein Area Rep
Mobile: 087-2136345
Email: dobradaighsf@gmail.com
Twitter: @DerrenBrady1
Castlegate/Adamstown - On the Ground: I have been working with the team to raise and resolve several local issues within Adamstown. A courtesy knock of almost 900 homes has taken place over the past recently, and I expect to be in Stratton and St. Helen's before too long. If you have any issues that are important to you, please email me.
Lucan Village - Public Bin Replacements: Working with and in support of local residents’ groups and Tidy Towns is something I actively involve myself in. I have made representation to the council for both public bin replacements and toward the installation of ‘Big Belly’ bin units in our village. Thank you to the volunteer/s that raised this with me.
Happy St Brigid's Day! Have a safe bank holiday weekend.
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