Metro Dart vital transport solution
Public transport will play a major role in reducing traffic congestion especially rail. It must be designed for all Dublin, not just for the city centre. All work and many other activities are no longer in the city centre, but around all areas of Dublin and in adjoining towns. It is essential this work has direct access from all areas by public transport, as time is very important in accessing work. It is even more important for country users. This is the most important ingredient in Metro Dart overground.
This is done by linking up all the existing rail lines in Dublin in orbital form. The city centre doesn't lose out in this plan; it will have an even better service. For any transport system to be effective, it must suit the user. Metro Dart using standard rail gauge does exactly this. Dublin Airport will have direct access from all areas of Dublin and Ireland with rail, see map on website. This is a simple solution benefiting all areas.
Tom Newton 086 312 7364 @acratu.com
Politicians please note
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Derren O Bradaigh, Lucan Sinn Fein Area Rep
Mobile: 087-2136345
Email: dobradaighsf@gmail.com
Twitter: @DerrenBrady1
Lucan House Opening: This week council officials announced that Lucan House will open on a weekend basis to the public from the May bank holiday. This is a welcome development ahead of the summer and will help to generate engagement in this fantastic amenity.
An Taisce Spring Clean - Lucan Events: This week I was out helping to advertise the An Taisce National Spring Clean annual initiative. Here in Lucan, this will see Adamstown Tidy Towns have a clean-up at 10.30am on Saturday 18th. Lucan Tidy Towns will have a similar clean-up on Saturday 25th.
Airlie Park - Water Station: The water station nearest the Tram Cafe remains out of service. I have raised this with the parks section in the Council, and in response they have referred this to the depot for inspection. Hopefully we will see this working ahead of the summer evenings.
Cllr. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
Lucan Village Green: The SDCC CE reported this week that works in Lucan Village, the Demesne and the Weir Promenade are close to finishing, though bad weather and delays with the bandstand have pushed timelines back. The Village and Demesne are expected to be handed over in late April, with some landscaping and seating still to be completed, while a new timeline for promenade works is awaited. This is concerning, as there are no dates given yet for this. For information on what I believe needs to be asked now, and details on responses to my recent requests to SDCC for the village green (semi-mature trees / little free library / return of the wooden sculpture) use QR code here or go to my blog post on Lucan Village Green updates.
Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Capital Projects Update from this week's Council meeting. Good news, the CEO reported Lucan House will open for public access from the weekend before the May bank holiday (24 April). Access initially on a weekend basis over the summer. Further details on what areas will be open and on access arrangements tbc by the Council. The Pool remains with the contractor and is expected to open by the end of the month, subject to operator training and programme readiness. Substantial works in the Village are expected to be completed later this month, some additional items will remain outstanding, and works at the Weir are progressing separately.
Sarsfield Park tree adjacent to steps: Following safety queries, the Council confirmed the tree was assessed by an independent arborist, requires no action, and is being retained as a habitat stem.
Cllr. Liona O Toole, Independent Peace Commissioner
0872795274.
lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
www.lotoole.com
Road Conditions in Lucan: I will be raising concerns about the poor condition of roads across Lucan, particularly Newcastle Road following repeated works and inadequate reinstatements. I am requesting a full review of all road openings and will be calling on SDCC to repair potholes and resurface affected areas as a matter of urgency.
Delighted to see that Lucan House will be opening its grounds to the public from this weekend and on weekends going forward. While there is still work to be done on the overall masterplan this is a really positive first step. Initial conservation and repair works have been carried out and consultants are now being appointed to progress the full masterplan. To now have public access is a great beginning I hope you all get the chance to enjoy a stroll around the grounds they are truly amazing.
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 Confidence Motion: I voted no confidence in the Government on Tuesday. The last budget focused on tax breaks for developers over people with disabilities struggling to make ends meet, our constituency is gridlocked with no proper public transport network and new areas given insufficient parking spaces and the response to the Trump/Nethanyahu-sponsored fuel and cost of living crisis has been too slow and inadequate.
My main contribution and subsequent debate interactions were done in a respectful manner and focused on short to long term solutions based on realistic financial projections rather than attacking people and promising everything. I'm also conscious some groups have attempted to hijack protests for their own agenda and am definitely not a fan of barricades that hurt ordinary people more when alternatives are available.
Minister Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael
Constituency Office: 01 401 3416
Insta: @emerhigginstd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmerHigginsTD
Emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie
Families, individuals and businesses are experiencing significant financial strain due to the ongoing global fuel crisis. In response, Government has agreed an additional €525m support package to help alleviate immediate pressures building on the 250m euro package announced last month. Taken together, these measures will bring the total level of support to 775 million euro.
Measures include:
An extension of the current excise reductions until July 31st.
A further reduction of 10c in the price of diesel, bringing the total reduction to 32c per litre;
A further reduction of 10c in the price of petrol, bringing the total reduction to 27c per litre;
A reduction of 2.4c in the price of Marked Gas Oil (Green Diesel), bringing the total reduction to 7.4cper litre;
100m euro Farmers and Fisheries Fuel Subsidy Support Scheme
40m euro Road Transporters Support Scheme
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