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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, Dublin Mid-West
Email: shane.moynihan@oireachtas.ie
Phone: 01-6184128
Find me on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok
W4 bus route issues: I have raised issues with the reliability and performance of the W4 bus route directly with Go Ahead Ireland and the NTA. This route is important to many commuters and it is important that it is running to a high standard.
Ballyowen Castle Community Centre Fun Day: Congratulations to the team at Ballyowen Community Centre for organising a superb fun day in Cluain RiPark last weekend. I am very proud to see both these initiatives continue to thrive.
Adamstown Blue Connect: Congratulations to Adamstown Blue Connect on launching their summer camp for children with neurodiversity this week. I was honoured to join the volunteers and participants on their first day.
Thank you: Thank you to the Lucan Newsletter team and I hope they get an opportunity to get a chance to recharge over the summer break!
Cllr Joanna Tuffy, Labour
Lucan Electoral Area. Phone 0876339077
Email jtuffy@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
All social media links at linktr.ee/joannatuffy
Affordable Housing at Kilcarberry Grange: 70 New houses are going on sale at Kilcarberry Grange under the Affordable Dwelling Purchase Scheme - 5 four bed homes, 52 three bed homes, 12 two bed homes and 1 one bed. Prices range from 195,000 euro for the one bed to 395,000 euro for the 4 beds. The help to buy scheme and the Council's home loan can be used to buy these houses, which are aimed at first time buyers, or “fresh start” applicants. Kilcarberry Grange is just off the Outer Ring Road and near Corkagh Park. Advice for prospective applicants is to get all your ducks in a row in terms of mortgage approval and other documentation, and to make sure you read all the information about the scheme on sdcc.ie to make sure you are eligible and how to apply. Applications will be accepted from the 6 August.
Minister Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael
Constituency Office: 01 401 3416
Insta: @emerhigginstd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmerHigginsTD
Emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie
Revised National Development Plan: The Government's revised National Development Plan, announced this week, sets out a 275.4 euro billion investment between now and 2035. It includes record funding for housing, water infrastructure, transport, and clean energy. With 36 euro billion committed to housing and more investment in water and grid upgrades, this plan focuses on real delivery and building capacity and I'm looking forward to seeing that translate into progress on the ground here in Lucan and across Dublin Mid West.
Aura Leisure Centre Opening: Great to see Lucan Leisure Centre's gym, fitness studio and Cafe opening on Monday 28th July. This long-awaited amenity will be a great asset for people locally and I know many are now looking forward to hearing when the pool side will be opened and ready to use.
Cllr. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
Lucan Leisure Campus: Gym Opening. Last Friday, Local Councillors toured Lucan Leisure Campus, including gym and pool areas. Great to see the gym opening Monday 28th July, but disappointing that it will operate commercially without subvention by SDCC. Aura Leisure Services will operate the gym, despite @Pool4Lucan campaign (I co-founded with Sandra Whelan) lobbying for a public model for the facility. Discounts available for students/OAPs, but pricing remains higher than other SDCC facilities.
Still no date for the pool opening, although significant progress has been made with roof, tiling, sauna/ steam rooms completed.
I'll continue lobbying SDCC for subsidies to make access fairer for Lucan residents, following previous efforts of Paul Gogarty TD, formerly Local Councillor. Paul and I wrote up a report: see www.paulgogarty.com or via QR code here.
Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Flooding - over 50mm of rainfall recorded across Dublin (48mm recorded in Phoenix Park) this week, a new record. I reported flooding in Lucan Village, Hillcrest, Finnstown, and the Griffeen which flooded into the park. SDCC activated its Severe Weather Assessment Team responding to 7 flooding incidents, 5 tree incidents, 5 housing calls, 1 traffic light outage, and 30+ additional reports. Clean-up operations and investigations are ongoing, and any required works will be added to the maintenance and minor works schedule.
Benches - Following requests from residents, I raised the lack of benches in Lucan, particularly on the hills and main street. The council noted the request and added it to the list for potential public realm improvements in 2025–2026.
Newcastle Road - thank you for alerting me to a partially open manhole near Somerton, it's reported for urgent attention.
Cllr. Liona O Toole, Independent Peace Commissioner
0872795274.
lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
www.lotoole.com
Always working, always available
Lucan Leisure Centre Opening Date Announced: After a long wait we finally have an official opening date for the new Lucan Leisure Centre. I'm pleased to confirm that the 'dry side' of the facility including the gym, fitness studios and other non-pool amenities will open its doors on Monday 28th July 2025. The swimming pool section will follow shortly once the final cleansing and water treatment processes are completed.
It was great to visit the centre earlier this week meet with management and staff and see many familiar faces touring the new facility and signing up. This is an exciting and long-awaited milestone for our community.
I want to acknowledge the frustrations felt by many due to the delays and rising costs. These concerns are valid and important and I will be addressing them in full at a later stage.
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