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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.
Shane Moynihan, TD, Fianna Fail
Email: shane@shanemoynihan.ie
Web: www.shanemoynihan.ie
Facebook: shanemoynihan_td
Instagram: shanemoynihantd
Twitter: @shanemoynihan
Phone: 087-7840898
Working with Cllr Jacqueline Sheehy (Palmerstown-Fonthill)
Hot School Meals expansion: I welcome the extension of the Hot School Meals programme to ten additional schools in Lucan, which are Lucan Educate Together and Gaelscoil Naomh Padraig.
Special classes: I am pleased to see that there have been three additional special classes announced for schools in Lucan in the past week - two for St Mary's Boys National School and for Divine Mercy Junior National School.
Free HRT products available: I welcome the announcement this week that free HRT will be made available at participating pharmacies from 1 June, and that the dispensing fee will be publicly funded as will the products themselves.
Clinics: If you would like to make an appointment to attend my clinic, please contact my office at 01-6184128.
Happy Easter: Beannachtai na Casca to the Lucan Newsletter team and all its readers.
Cllr. Vicki Casserly, Fine Gael, P.C.
vcasserly@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Mob: 085 831 7982
facebook.com/vickicasserlylucan
Twitter: @vickicasserly
Arc Cancer Support Coffee Morning: Thank you to everyone who attended a coffee morning hosted by Geraldine Lavin and I to support Arc Cancer Support Services. We raised more than 1800 euro. Your kind support was much appreciated. For more information on Arc, you can contact them though 01-2150250 or www.arccancersupport.ie
Minister Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael
Constituency Office: 01 401 3416
Insta: @emerhigginstd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmerHigginsTD
Emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie
Greenway Works Underway: Great to see construction has started on the Lucan section of the Grand Canal Greenway, delivering 3km of upgraded walking and cycling links to local amenities. Works include new paths in Griffeen Valley Park, improved crossings, enhanced entrances, and 100 new trees. Park access will remain open, with some temporary diversions.
New Special Classes for Lucan: A further three new Special Classes have been approved for Lucan, two at St. Mary's BNS and one at Divine Mercy JNS, bringing the total approved this year to six. These much-needed supports will make a real difference for children and families locally.
Hot School Meals: I'm delighted that Gaelscoil Naomh Padraig and Lucan Educate Together have just been approved to join the Hot School Meals scheme, bringing the total to 15 Lucan schools and over 6,000 children benefitting daily.
Paul Gogarty, TD
Working with Cllr Helen Farrell
Not just at election time
Dail office: 01-6184078
Whatsapp: 089-2364871
Website: www.paulgogarty.com
HSE Dentist Shortage: As well as the shortage of public health nurses for developmental checkups, which I've already highlighted recently, I've been informed there is now no HSE dentist in Lucan for child checkups. Our area appears to be suffering more than most. This is unacceptable.
Traffic calming near Lucan East ETNS new building: Cllr Helen Farrell and I are working on road alignment issue at St Josephs's college, which she has referred to in more detail, but up at Thomas Omer Way beside Kishoge/Griffeen CCs there are also safety issues near Kishoge CC and Griffeen CC. where Lucan East ETNS's new school building opens after Easter. We raised this and SDCC has responded to concerns regarding the need to make this road safer for students crossing following accidents.
Cllr. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
SDCC April Council Meeting: My motion to review agility of South Dublin County Council plans for potential market disruptions to businesses was not debated due to time constraints. I will revisit this issue for our local businesses.
St. Joseph's College / Lucan Road Traffic Calming & Roadworks: Many constituents have contacted me about the roadworks near St. Joseph's College. The works are almost complete, but they will likely cause major traffic and safety issues at the junction. These must be amended for public safety and to prevent traffic chaos. I have requested an urgent site meeting with SDCC and am working with Paul Gogarty, TD, on this. For rolling updates and to support my call for amendments, visit my website: https://buff.ly/Kff3XIA
Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Lucan Heights: Esker Lawns Junction - The new layout was designed as part of St. Joseph’s College development. Residents raised safety concerns about the narrowed junction. I spoke with the project manager and the Council's Director of Planning raising your concerns. Council engineers are investigating the development and I also asked that the junction be monitored. Road safety for residents, students, and parents is a priority and I will keep you updated.
Lucan Village Footpaths: the council engineer conducted an onsite review last week (Thursday 10th April). Potential solutions will require significant works and funding potentially through a Part VIII. We are at the start of this process, and I will continue to lead this issue and keep you updated as we progress towards a solution.
Cllr. Liona O Toole Independent
0872795274
lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
www.lotoole.com
Always working, always available
Darkness Into Light Lucan 2025: Proud to be part of the Darkness Into Light Lucan team for this year's walk on 10th May in St. Catherine's Park. Huge thanks to everyone who's signed up and supported us. Join us at SuperValu S/C this Friday and Saturday from 12–3pm for our registration day and sign-up!
Improved Lighting: I have submitted a motion for Tuesday's Area Committee meeting requesting that the Council install an additional streetlight at the Esker Glebe footbridge, commonly known as the Black Bridge, on the south side of the N4. The southern approach remains poorly illuminated. I've asked the council to address this, as improved lighting would significantly enhance safety for those using the bridge. I'll keep residents updated following the meeting.
I wish all Lucan Newsletter Team and Readers a very Happy Easter!
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