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.
Bus Connects
Bus Connects has become unreliable for many users due to its set up and design resulting in too many buses in the wrong location, mainly in the city centre when they are needed on the outskirts at morning peak. This happens when city planners won't allow the buses to navigate the city centre by not allowing some of them to turn and get back out to areas where they are badly needed to prevent users being past by full buses. To many buses going to Ringsend also part of the problem and overloading the city centre with Dame Street buses. This problem must be addressed as more houses will be built on the outskirts. This problem is happening in most areas and a redesign of bus Connects is urgently needed.
Tom Newton 086 3127364 ACRA.
Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Flooding Lucan: I received and reported incidents of flooding at several locations, including Hillcrest, Finnstown, Dodsboro Road, Tubber Lane, Arthur Griffith Park, Griffeen Valley Park, and at Courtney's. Areas experiencing persistent flooding are escalated for further investigation to the council or Uisce Eireann where appropriate. On a positive note, areas where recent remediation works were completed - e.g. Liffey Bridge, Lucan Village, and Newcastle Road - did not flood.
N4 Footbridge: The gully and adjacent drainage pipe are blocked by sediment and tree roots. A contractor is appointed to clear the blockage and remove roots near the ramp to the N4 footbridge.
Welcome New Gardai to Lucan: Five new Gardaí joined Lucan and Ronanstown stations following a strong recruitment year with over 11,100 applications. This week, 223 recruits entered Templemore - the largest intake in over a decade.
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: Busy week in the Dail and Committees. Items I raised or spoke on included Scoliosis treatment, pollution of waterways, Ukraine, European Council and General Affairs Council, tourism legislation and the Occupied Territories Bill.
Lucan Swimming Pool: I used a topical debate slot in Dail to seek an inquiry into time delays and cost increases associated with Lucan Leisure Centre/Pool project up to the recent termination of the contract. The response was non-committal, so we will have to wait until completion for a report. On a positive note, the new contractor has been appointed.
St Patricks Hospital (St Eds) expansion plans: A hospital is permitted in principle under current land zoning, but I will be making a submission about size/scale/traffic/transport issues when planning application is submitted. More anon.
Minister Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael
Constituency Office: 01 401 3416
Insta: @emerhigginstd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmerHigginsTD
Emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie
I am honoured to have been appointed as the Minister of State for Disability, attending Cabinet, at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. This is a responsibility I take on with deep respect and a strong commitment to listening, learning and working alongside people with disabilities, their families, carers, advocates and the wider sector.
I will continue to work hard for Lucan and Dublin Mid-West, both locally and nationally. I'm incredibly grateful for the support I receive from our community, it's what allows me to represent our area in Government and to keep bringing local voices to the table.
As always, if you have any issues you would like to raise, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie or 01 618 3013
Cllr. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
SDCC Budget 2026 - Positive Changes Ahead: SDCC's 2026 budget brings real improvements for our community. Two extra Park Rangers will be hired to enhance safety and maintenance, alongside two new Dog Wardens. Planning Enforcement officers will double from two to four, strengthening compliance. SDCC is progressing CCTV installation in parks (with Data Protection oversight) to curb anti-social behaviour, a long-standing public request. 200,000 euro is allocated for accessibility audits and a parking app is planned.
Proposed Plans for St. Edmundsbury: I attended a briefing on proposed plans for 200-bed mental health hospital within the walled garden. The design respects heritage and includes a public café. No encroachment on Liffey Valley SAAO. I broadly welcome the plans but will review traffic management fully once application is live. View the proposal via QR code.
Cllr. Vicki Casserly, Fine Gael, P.C.
vcasserly@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Mob: 085 831 7982
facebook.com/vickicasserlylucan
Twitter: @vickicasserly
South Dublin County Council Annual Budget 2026: The Annual Budget 2026 marks a positive step forward for disability inclusion and for Lucan - with several commitments that I advocated for now firmly secured.
For the first time, funding has been allocated to establish a Disability Consultative Panel and to carry out accessibility audits in our villages. This reflects ongoing work to ensure that disabled people help shape decisions, not just experience the outcomes.
I also worked to strengthen the focus on Lucan within this budget. Investment in Lucan House, the 12th Lock enterprise project, the Grand Canal Greenway and village and district enhancements now includes clear commitments to universal design, ensuring these projects are accessible for disabled children, adults and older people.
Additional wins include increased support for the Sports Inclusion Disability Programme, Special Olympics, accessible footpaths and dishings.
Cllr Joanna Tuffy, Labour
Lucan Electoral Area. Phone 0876339077
Email jtuffy@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
All social media links at linktr.ee/joannatuffy
Christmas at Lucan House: Lucan House is to be the venue 'The Christmas Circus of Wonders and Curiosities' from Broken Theatre, supported by South Dublin County Council. This commercial event will run from 21st November to 4 January with tickets on sale from this week. This follows on from Lucan Festival and the recent Children's Musical Festival. It is part of the Council's efforts to open up this amenity to the public pending its ambitious master plan which can be viewed on the Council's website/ Please note I also have links to the Lucan House Master plan as well as updates about the Lucan Village works on my linktr.ee account.
Cllr. Liona O Toole, Independent Peace Commissioner
0872795274.
lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
www.lotoole.com
Always working, always available
Launch of Adamstown Our Home: Being in attendance and representing South Dublin Libraries at the launch of Adamstown Our Home was an honour. It was a wonderful celebration of our community alongside friends and neighbours. Well done to all involved. Copies of the book are still available contact me or visit Adamstown Community College to purchase.
Budget 2026: In budget 2026 I secured several important commitments including funding towards a new Youth Cafe/Youth Space, the roll-out of solar bins for Lucan, additional Park Rangers, two new Dog Wardens and the Age-Friendly Digital Roadshow for older residents next year. I can also confirm a new Council App will launch in 2026 allowing the public to report issues directly. I'll keep you updated as these projects progress.
Delighted my request sees Newcastle Road and other areas being fully resurfaced
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