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Cllr Joanna Tuffy, Labour
Lucan Electoral Area. Phone 0876339077
Email jtuffy@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Facebook @joannatuffylabour
Twitter @joannatuffy
Instagram @labouroflucan
www.labour.ie/joannatuffy
Good news for Lucan: During the final Local Area Committee meeting of the Council's five-year term, we received updates on the Council's purchase of Lucan House and its grounds. It is expected to complete in June. The Council will assess the property as a first step followed by substantial community consultation. Preserving the architectural and natural heritage will be a key objective. Huge shout out to everyone involved, especially the Italian Ambassador, Mr. Ruggero Corrias, for making this happen! Additionally, with completion getting closer of Lucan's Leisure Complex a joint motion from myself and Councillor Vicki Casserly that urged review of the fees for use of the pool and gym was agreed. Similarly other councillors have raised their concerns at meetings of the Council about the affordability of the fees.
Cllr. Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fail
Email: smoynihan@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Ph: 087 7840898
www.shanemoynihan.ie
facebook.com/cllrshanemoynihan
Twitter: @shanemoynihan
Instagram: cllrshanemoynihan
Ballyowen Lane Clean-up: I'm organising a community clean-up of the Ballyowen Lane area on Saturday 27 April, meeting at the entrance to Cluain Ri Park at 11.00am. Volunteers welcome!
Lucan House acquisition: I welcome the update that the sale of Lucan House to SDCC will close by June and I am excited about the potential this represents.
Foxborough trip hazards: I have reported the trip hazards at the junction of Foxborough Road and Griffeen Road for urgent repair. I have been assured that emergency repairs to these locations will take place shortly.
Signs in parks: I have raised the condition of the signage in our local parks and have requested the Council to remove the graffiti and replace the perspex in them as soon as possible. I have also (once again) requested the replacement of the rear park sign in Hermitage Park.
Derren O Bradaigh, Sinn Fein
Mobile: 087-2136345
Email: dobradaigh@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
F/B: https://m.facebook.com/CllrDerrenOBradaigh/
Lucan Bridge - Pedestrian Safety: At the April Area Committee that took place earlier this week, I asked Council officials to review the low bridge parapet at particular points, to address safety concerns over the very low wall. Of course, any introduction of a safety rail or such like, will need input from the conservation department.
Proposed New Primary Care Centre - Car Parking: Whilst progress between the HSE and the developer regarding developing the disused building at No.1 Adamstown Boulevard as a new primary care centre is very welcome, I have raised concerns over inadequate car parking / set down space for both future staff and patients. As this building wasn’t purpose built for this use, car parking was not 'factored in' in this regard. The Adamstown District Centre opposite is being explored; however it remains to be seen how practical this could be. Alternatives are being examined.
Cllr. Vicki Casserly, Fine Gael
vcasserly@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Mob: 085 831 7982
FaceBook facebook.com/vickicasserlylucan
Twitter: @vickicasserly
Good News with Lucan House with the following update!
Closing of sale of Lucan Houser expected June 2024.
Handover event to be arranged
10.95 euro million 2024 provision for acquisition, assessment & management
Post handover:
assessment of property and grounds
facilitate managed public access to grounds
Appointment of consultants Q3 2024 to develop masterplan
Objectives:
Develop plan for Lucan House & Demesne as tourism, community & County amenity
Conservation of natural and built heritage
Examine optimal economic, recreational and environmental uses to benefit Lucan and wider County
Voter Registration: Last opportunity to register to vote for upcoming local and European Elections is 20th May. You can do so through www.voter.ie
Cllr Paul Gogarty, Peace Commissioner, Independent and Green-minded
Not just at election time
Tel: 087-2752489
Email: info@paulgogarty.com
Lucan Pool pricing: Had motion on agenda again at Area Committee. See website. While happy to also support other Councillors' calls for a letter to be written to pool management company Aura Leisure, the fundamental issue is that the tender process did not include a subvention to keep prices lower as a municipal facility. That is on SDCC Management.
Lucan House Ambassador residence sale: Hand-over expected in June. Delighted to have helped sow the seeds. There will be a consultation process in due course. More details on website.
Lucan Road soil slippage from wood behind Esker Lawns: Having raised this in February following a query from the Tidy Towns, SDCC has referred to Area Engineer for investigation. Cllr Joanna Tuffy has been chasing this matter up also.
Bus user survey: Add your voice at www.bit.ly/BusCorrect.
Caroline Brady, Fine Gael
085 2551602
info@carolinebrady.com
Cooldrinagh Lane / Flooding at Pedestrian Overpass: Following reports and inspection by SDCC Area Roads Engineer this is now resolved.
Dodsboro Cottages: Main Drain Blockage. A number of residents were reporting this issue and following representations to Uisce Eireann this is now resolved by their engineers and blockage caused by a build-up of stones / debris in the drains removed.
Lucan Business: I met with many of our local business owners in the past few days with an update and reminder that supports are available for Rates due in 2024. Deadline to apply is 1st May 2024. Qualifying businesses with a Rate bill of less than 10,000 the ICOB grant will be paid at a rate of 50% and those with a Commercial Rate bill of between 10,000 euro and 30,000 euro will receive a grant of 5,000 euro.
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