Major Flaw with Bus Connects
Bus Connects will come under massive pressure to deliver a bus solution for Dublin if Dublin city planners expand the Civic Plaza in College Green opposite Trinity College by another two hundred yards to the original plan they proposed. This Plaza is very welcome addition to Dublin City; in fact, the city needs more open spaces. By looking for the extra couple hundred yards means up to one thousand bus trips a day a will be diverted to other streets for no extra passengers makes no planning sense. It will overload and add to city congestion. It will hinder extra Luas lines that are needed to serve other areas into the city.
The solution is simple drop the extra yardage they are looking for. this means there is no need for this massive diversion of buses from a vital area of Dublin that has been essential for buses users for over one hundred years. If they insist this matter will go before the new planning board, who we think don't want to start off on the wrong foot that will cause controversy for years. They city planners wouldn't end up making a major mistake like this if they considered the overall picture of transport in Dublin city.
Tom Newton 086 312 7364 @acratu.com
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
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St Patrick's Day: Lucan's parade never disappoints and this year was no different. The village looked radiant in the sun, and the colour and community spirit on display in the parade was even more radiant. Thanks to the Lucan St Patrick's Day Parade committee for organising another great family day out. Thanks also to An Garda Siochana for keeping us all safe as well.
Councillor Tanya McDonald: Congratulations to Councillor Tanya McDonald on her co-option to South Dublin County Council last week as a Fianna Fail councillor for Palmerstown-Fonthill (which includes Lucan - east of R136)). You can contact her at tmcdonald@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie or 083-1221069. I am looking forward to working with Tanya. I want to pay tribute to Jacqueline Sheehy for her work as a councillor and to wish her well for the future.
Clinic: My next advice clinic in Lucan will take place on Monday 23 March at 1pm in Ballyowen Castle Community Centre.
Minister Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael
Constituency Office: 01 401 3416
Insta: @emerhigginstd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmerHigginsTD
Emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie
ADHD Information Evening in Lucan: It is great to see an ADHD information event taking place across Lucan and Adamstown in Adamstown Youth & Community Centre. This is an opportunity for parents, community professionals and anyone interested to learn more about ADHD, supports available and practical guidance.
Event details: Tuesday, 24th March 2026, 7pm - 8pm, Adamstown Youth & Community Centre
The session, delivered by ADHD Connections, will offer insights, a chance to ask questions and connect with others. Well done to all involved.
St. Patrick's Day: At the Tanaiste's request, I travelled to Copenhagen Denmark and Stockholm Sweden this St. Patrick's Day to represent Ireland. While away, I heard all about the celebrations including the annual Lucan Parade, celebrating 35 years! Well done to the organising committee and to Cllr Caroline Brady for what I'm sure was a fantastic day.
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
Cost of living increases due to Iran War: In January, I urged the Government to do more at EU and international level to assist those opposing the undemocratic and brutal Iranian leadership. I said at the time I was 'conscious of the geopolitical context for any US Administration or Israeli attack,' but like most people, I hoped that this illegal assault would not take place, as it does nothing to help the ordinary Iranian people yearning for freedom.
Of course, Trump's ill-considered war has now had a global effect, and it is pushing up costs here at home, not to mention the price gouging that’s also going on.
I've urged the Government to provide appropriate supports for hard-pressed residents asap but also reiterated the urgent need to increase investment towards energy self-security.
Cllr. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
Cafe Clinic This Week: My cafe clinic this week - Starbuck's (Woodies), Friday 20 March, 12.30-1.30. If you need my services as Peace Commissioner, please message me in advance at 087-2794936. Want to discuss issues in Lucan that you'd like raised at the April Area Committee Meeting with SDCC management; please pop by!
What's Next With Rezoning? Submissions are still being uploaded to the consultation portal. You can view others' submissions, with the facility to filter by area / name:
https://consult.sdublincoco.ie/en/node/13560/submissions The Chief Executive of SDCC now reviews all submissions and returns to Councillors with final recommendations to vote on, at a full Council meeting (all 40 Councillors) in May 2026. We will need to lobby Councillors from other areas, to prevent majority voting pushing through unwanted rezoning in Lucan.
Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Outer Ring Road R136: Residents raised hazardous conditions on two sections 1) Junction at the bus stop at Foxborough, Lucan and 2) Roadstone, Cheeverstown. Both locations escalated to road maintenance for regular road cleaning.
Flooding Hillcrest Road: I continue to follow up on flooding incidents across Lucan. Residents reported flooding on Hillcrest Road before the traffic lights onto Adamstown Road, opposite St Patrick's Church. I escalated this area and followed up with the Council for inspection. They confirm that the surface water drainage lines are partially blocked due to silt in the mains. This location is now added to the jetting schedule for the coming weeks. The Council expects that jetting the mains will resolve water pooling during heavy rain.
ADHD Connections will host an ADHD information session this Tuesday 24 March, 7pm, at Adamstown Community Centre. All welcome.
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