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15 December 2024
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Political notes

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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.

 

Cllr. Francis Timmons

ftimmons@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie

I want to thank all who voted for me in the recent General Election! Every vote is very much appreciated! I also want to wish everyone that was elected well and hope they can impact the many issues raised during the campaign! Also want to commend those not elected for putting there name forward well done! I am still available for any issues!

 

Minister Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael

Constituency Office: 01 401 3416
Insta: @emerhigginstd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmerHigginsTD
Emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie

A Heartfelt Thank You: I am deeply grateful to everyone who supported me during the recent General Election. It is an incredible honour to be re-elected as your local TD, and I remain fully committed to working hard for the entire Lucan community over the next five years.

I would also like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of all the candidates who participated in this election. Congratulations to those who were re-elected, and well done to all candidates who gave their time and effort to stand for public office, including my Fine Gael colleague Cllr. Vicki Casserly.

As always, if you have any issues or concerns you would like to raise, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie or 01 618 3013

 

Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael

085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie

Beech Park Footpath: A footpath in need of repair in Beech Park is included for consideration in the 2025 Road Works Programme. I will keep you updated.

Christmas Tree: Congratulations to the Lucan Festival Christmas Lights committee, Gospel Choir with singing Santa, Little Blue Heroes, SDCC and Bretland, despite Storm Darragh, the lights on our Christmas Tree were switched on, spreading Christmas cheer.

Be Winter Ready: Salt bins are stocked—find locations at tinyurl.com/yjay3u4w. Road gritting is scheduled for 7 PM and 5 AM, depending on weather. Visit winterready.ie for tips.

Warmer Homes: With 1,000 homes becoming warmer every week, the record 469 euro million budget for energy upgrades in next year's budget, together with additional funding from the European Regional Development Fund, will further build momentum in retrofitting. For grant forms or assistance with grants, contact me.

 

Paul Gogarty, TD

Tel: 087-2752489
Email: info@paulgogarty.com

Correspondence backlog: I am continuing to get through a large backlog of correspondence as quickly as possible, but this has been hampered by being ill during the week with a chest infection. On a positive note, I made the first of my staff appointments this week so will be able to start making serious inroads soon.

Dail resumption: The Dail resumes formally on Wednesday 18th December with the election of the Ceann Comhairle. It's unlikely that Government formation discussions will be completed until well into the New Year, but this depends on a number of factors.

Lay-by near St Joseph's/Scoil Mhuire: Works are underway to reorientate this area as a set-down with vehicular direction reversed and a wider footpath provided. This ties in with school extension works but forms part of the wider canal route cycle plan (see my website for more details).