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.
City Bus Network Undermined
Taking all buses out of Dame St makes no transport sense. This street has been one of the key pillars for bus public transport in Dublin centre for over one hundred years. Never any complaints in my time. It created balance in the city centre. Now other streets will have to take up all these buses all for an extended city Plaza. The Plaza is a welcome initiative for College Green as originally proposed, but suddenly it was decided to extend it an extra few hundred yards for no extra advantage.
So almost one thousand bus trips a day will be diverted to other streets for no extra passengers makes no planning sense, when more buses with passengers are needed to ease traffic congestion. Some routes will be diverted away from the city centre, not great for elderly or users with a disability who use these routes. We should adhere to the old proverb if not broken don't fix it.
We need a simple solution for the bus network in the city centre, otherwise the public transport network in the city centre will choke itself and will leave buses short where there are needed.
See bus and rail solution @ acratu.com
Tom Newton 086 3127364 ACRA
Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Esker Park Flood Alleviation: Following my representations, the Council investigated recurring flooding at Esker Park and confirmed that a replacement gully and new connection were required. Works commenced last week, and this should resolve flooding at this location.
Active Travel Government Funding announced this week delivers significant investment for Lucan, including Grand Canal to Lucan Urban Greenway Phase 1a 445,000 euro, Phase 1b 200,000 euro, Phase 1c 50,000 euro, Canal Loop Phase 2 12,500 euro, 12th Lock to Hazelhatch Bridge 100,000 euro, Esker Permeability Scheme 100,000 euro and Clonburris Southern Link Street 1,000,000 euro. Safe Routes to School funding includes Scoil Aine Naofa 150,000 euro and St. Thomas 100,000 euro. A further 50,000 euro is allocated to progress a Quiet Streets programme to support safer residential areas.
Please contact me if you wish to raise issues at meetings of the County Council, Lucan Area or South Dublin Community Safety Partnership.
Derren O Bradaigh, Lucan Sinn Fein Area Rep
Mobile: 087-2136345
Email: dobradaighsf@gmail.com
Twitter: @DerrenBrady1
Adamstown - New Boulevard Park Update: The Central Boulevard Park is due to commence construction in Q1 2026 and will provide a strategic open space of c2ha adjacent to Adamstown Boulevard. This strategic park will link the Plaza with Airlie Park and provide for biodiversity and passive and active recreation. In addition, the proposed civic building accommodating library, community and enterprise uses is at pre-planning stage and will provide a civic focal point adjacent to Adamstown Plaza.
Dodsboro Shops - Attention to Recent Works Needed! Last year the Dodsboro Shopping Centre vicinity underwent some changes to the car park and shops front area, as part of the councils wider District Enhancement Scheme project works. On a recent walkabout here, I was disappointed to note that the grass buffer area between Spar and the car park have been left incomplete, with two manholes exposed and this space being somewhat hazardous for shoppers and passers-by.
Cllr. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
Newly Appointed Peace Commissioner & Clinic next week: I was delighted to be appointed a Peace Commissioner in December 2025. A Peace Commissioner is an appointed official authorised to witness signatures and certify true copies of documents for legal and citizenship matters. My clinic next week will be on Monday 26 Jan at 12.00-1pm in the River Cafe, Lucan village. Please email or WhatsApp me in advance, if you plan to attend for Peace Commissioner services.
Microsoft Change X Funding Opportunity Open! I attended the launch of 2026 Microsoft Community Fund for South & West Dublin. Two Lucan schools received 2025 grants: St. Andrew's NS for a sensory garden and Lucan Community NS for STEM projects. Community groups can apply for up to 5,000 euro - www.changex.org - scroll down the page for details.
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 my contributions included again highlighting the transport gridlock in Lucan and lack of workable public transport alternatives. I also raised a number of geopolitical issues globally, discussed EU presidency priorities and tourism issues, highlighted the need to invest in water infrastructure nationally and locally and supported a motion seeking additional legal measures to control the sale of nitrous oxide cannisters for drug-related use. I also queried the funding and enforcement of new measures announced in relation to providers of home care supports.
Esker Cemetery Columbarium Wall: South Dublin County Council got back recently with details of pricing. I posted this on local Facebook pages but it can now also be viewed on the home page of my website under 'updates' or else at www.paulgogarty.com/post/columbarium.
Minister Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael
Constituency Office: 01 401 3416
Insta: @emerhigginstd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmerHigginsTD
Emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie
Safe Routes to School - Lucan: I am delighted to share positive news for schools across Dublin Mid-West, in particular two schools in Lucan having received significant funding awarded under the Safe Routes to School programme to support safer and more sustainable travel for students.
Funding has been allocated as follows:
Scoil Aine Naofa, Lucan - 150,000 euro.
St Thomas' JNS, Lucan - 100,000 euro.
This investment will help improve road safety and encourage walking and cycling in our communities.
Lucan Swimming Pool Update: The latest update from the January 2026 County Council meeting confirms that the pool is now being filled, with arrangements for handover to the operator being finalised. This is a significant step forward, and I am hopeful the facility will open to residents soon.
Cllr. Liona O Toole, Independent Peace Commissioner
0872795274.
lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
www.lotoole.com
Bus Survey: 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
Road Resurfacing and Footpath Repair: If you have previously reported a damaged footpath or road surface that remains outstanding, please get in touch. I will shortly be reviewing the 2026 Roads Works Programme, an opportunity to highlight locations unresolved or not currently listed in the draft. Flagging issues now will help ensure they are raised and considered.
Did you know you can receive the South Dublin County Council weekly planning list?
Email info@sdublincoco.ie to be added and get updates showing planning applications and proposed developments in your area each week locally nearby areas.
|
