Politicians please note
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Please note: Wednesday 10pm is the weekly deadline.
Lucan Planning Council
Despite our lack of success in not restoring bus route 25 and failing in getting the bus into Blanchardstown hospital, the fight continues. Its now four years since we lost route 25. The last Saturday before Christmas 2021 we made our first stance with a protest meeting outside Spar Green Dodsboro. Since then, we met at the same location every year. We will be doing the same this year on Saturday 20th of December at 11 30 to keep the flame lit. If you are around and weather permitting drop by as we have a simple solution to hand out that benefits our elderly citizens in the whole of the C-Spine. It will only be for a few minutes to let you know the battle is not lost. The NTA are very unfair to our senior residents, most areas have the same experience, the latest is the taking city centre bus out of Chapelizod and the people are up in arms. Thanks for your support.
Caitriona McClean (SEC)
Joe Byrne (CHAIR)
Tom Newton (TRANSPORT)
Derren O Bradaigh, Lucan Sinn Fein Area Rep
Mobile: 087-2136345
Email: dobradaighsf@gmail.com
F/B: https://m.facebook.com/DerrenOBradaighSF
Twitter: @DerrenBrady1
Web: www.sinnfeindublinmidwest.com
Proposed Traffic Calming - Public Consultation: The council have recently published a list of proposed locations for traffic calming measures across the county for 2026/27. These include such changes as junction tightening, introduction of previously identified or requested speed ramps and some pedestrian safety improvements. Here in Lucan, there are proposed changes within Sarsfield Park, Moy Glas and Hillcrest.
If you want to make an observation, highlight a concern or request something additional, you can have your voice heard by responding to:
South Dublin County Council's Public Portal website http://consult.sdublincoco.ie under consultations from 24th November until midnight 23rd December.
Or in writing to the Senior Executive Officer, Roads Department, Planning and Transport, County Hall, Tallaght, D24 A3XC. Submissions should be clearly marked 'Traffic Calming Programme 2026/2027'.
Cllr. Vicki Casserly, Fine Gael, P.C.
vcasserly@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Mob: 085 831 7982
facebook.com/vickicasserlylucan
Twitter: @vickicasserly
Have Your Say: Meadowview Grove Traffic Calming: South Dublin County Council is inviting residents to share their views on proposed traffic-calming works in Meadowview Grove. The aim is to improve safety and make the area more comfortable for everyone using the road.
What's planned? The proposals include junction-tightening measures at three key locations:
Meadowview Grove / Hillcrest Close
Meadowview Grove / Westbrook Park
Meadowview Grove / Hillcrest Walk
These changes are designed to slow vehicles, improve visibility and support safer walking routes.
Public Consultation: 24 November - 23 December 2025.
You can review the plans and make a submission at consult.sdublincoco.ie under Proposed Traffic Calming Programme 2026/2027.
Cllr Joanna Tuffy, Labour
Lucan Electoral Area. Phone 0876339077
Email jtuffy@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
All social media links at linktr.ee/joannatuffy
Attention local artists: I have a motion down for the Lucan Area Committee meeting asking that the Council Arts Office facilitate the setting up of an Artists Collective in Lucan. Visual Arts Ireland have said that a visual arts artists collective is a group of artists who work together to share resources, collaborate on projects, and achieve common goals, such as professional development, exhibitions, and advocacy. Obviously, it would be up to a local artists collective to define its purpose, but it might, in particular, be a resource for working artists, of which there are several I know of in Lucan. I hope to be able to gauge interest from local artists prior to when the motion is debated. If you are interested in this initiative, you can WhatsApp me at 085 770 3140. I will work with all councillors to support a collective if one is established.
Minister Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael
Constituency Office: 01 401 3416
Insta: @emerhigginstd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmerHigginsTD
Emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie
Christmas Bonus Payments: Pensioners, carers, lone parents, people with disabilities and other long-term social welfare recipients will be receiving their Christmas Bonus from this week. In total, 1.5 million people will benefit, representing 370 euro million in support for households and local communities across Ireland, including Lucan.
Lucan House Christmas Market: Lucan House will host its Christmas Market this Sunday 7th December, from 10am - 5pm. This will be a lovely community event and opportunity to enjoy the festive atmosphere.
St. Joseph's College School Musical: Huge well done to everyone at St. Joseph's College on this year's production of Sister Act. It was a pleasure to attend the opening night and meet so many of the talented students, staff and crew. The dedication, rehearsal time and teamwork behind the scenes were clear to see, and I’d like to congratulate all involved.
Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Flooding: Dodsboro Road to Spar. Blocked gullies cleared by Roads Department following my report. Council attended since and no further flooding.
The Oaks / Abbey Dale - Yellow Box: Request will be reviewed at January Traffic Management meeting.
Tree Maintenance 2026-2028: Following requests from residents of Ardeevin, Beech Park, Hillcrest, Kew Park, and Woodville estates, I listed these estates for consideration in the next three-year maintenance cycle. They are included on the draft schedule.
County Council Meetings: December County Council Meeting: Monday, 08/12/2025 at 3:30pm. Area Committee for Lucan, Palmerstown, and North Clondalkin: Tuesday, 16/12/2025 at 3pm.
January 2026 Meetings: County Council: Monday, 12/01/2026 at 3:30pm (business closes 15/12/2025). Area Committee: Tuesday, 27/01/2026 at 3pm (business closes 13/01/2026).
Watch live or view recordings: https://sdcc.public-i.tv/core/portal/home.
If you wish me to raise issues at future meetings, please email or phone me.
Cllr. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
Meeting with Garda Superintendent: This week, Paul Gogarty TD and I met the Garda Superintendent to raise local concerns. Many women reported feeling unsafe at night due to e-scooters passing too closely; a targeted 'sting' operation for e-scooters is being considered. We also requested more random patrols in Griffeen and Adamstown parks after dark.
Griffeen Park Teenspace / Skatepark Upgrade: Following my November motion, 120K euro has been allocated for a new teen facility near Lucan's skatepark in Griffeen Valley Park. Options include an extra skating bowl or other teen-friendly spaces. A user consultation will ensure the design reflects local views. Additional park space was planned for, should the survey indicate skatepark expansion - very positive news for Lucan's youth.
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
TDs meeting with Council CEO: A number of issues were highlighted including the pool delay (now due by Spring hopefully), village works (Feb/March with easing of road works for Christmas lead-up) and multiple land rezoning proposals (directed by Government) including St Ed's housing, going to consultation in new year. I described this as an abomination, but there are other proposals that make no sense especially with our traffic problems, no tie-ins of infrastructure and facilities, and of course the recent delay of DART+ South West for a further five years.
On a related matter, CEO Colm Ward said that SDCC is looking at a system to prevent concurrent road works being carried out in an area. This must have been informed by Lucan as we have suffered recently.
Cllr. Liona O Toole, Independent Peace Commissioner
0872795274.
lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
www.lotoole.com
Always working, always available
ReZoning: The Government has instructed all local authorities to reopen their County Development Plans and re-zone land for housing. Under the revised 2025 guidelines for South Dublin County Council the baseline requirement is now 3,217 new dwellings per year up to 2034.
I have raised serious concerns about proposed zoning changes in Adamstown (an Adamstown extension) and other local locations. While councillors may not be able to prevent the Minister's push for re-zoning I will ensure any rezoning does not proceed without proper planning, public services and robust safeguards for residents.
Flooding issues: Separately my motion on recent flooding and water outages in Lucan was agreed at the Area Committee. I requested that Irish Water be formally notified of continuing issues and failures in the text-alert system so residents receive timely updates and service improvements are prioritised.
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