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.
Metro Dart
The cost of Metro Link underground should be known later this year as tenders are being sought. The real cost of this project could be as high as ten billion euro covering such a small area.
Metro Dart overground at a cost of one billion euro covers ten times a wider area, in fact it will service all areas of Ireland with rail and Dublin city centre by using standard rail gauge that allows all areas with rail to link up.
If overground rail is used it provides Dublin with five extra rail lines, three fully usable immediately at no extra cost and two idle that can come into use. With Metro Link underground these extra five lines cannot be used because it uses different rail gauge.
Is Metro Link as good as they say?
Tom Newton 086 3127364 @acratu.com
Shane Moynihan, TD, Fianna Fail, Dublin Mid-West
Email: shane.moynihan@oireachtas.ie
Phone: 01-6184128
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Airport link to Lucan: This week in the Dail, I raised the lack of a direct public transport link between Lucan and Dublin Airport. In the absence of an immediate solution, I have asked the NTA to consider the inclusion of stops for Lucan residents on existing routes to the airport.
CPO process for DART+ South West: The compulsory purchase order process has commenced to acquire the land necessary to deliver DART+ South West. This is an important signal in terms of government commitment to this project. I will continue to fight to ensure that this project is prioritised as a key piece of infrastructure for commuters in Adamstown, Lucan and Clondalkin.
Esker Cemetery: I am pleased to see work underway to provide a water tap in Esker Cemetery which is something for which I have been advocating for some time.
Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Paddocks / Shackleton Drive Taking in Charge (TIC) comes before the County Council for approval this Monday, 9th February.
Hillcrest / Paddocks pedestrian walkway: My motion to accelerate public consultation was agreed but is dependent on TIC. If TIC is approved next Monday, the Council will be able to begin public consultation on an official pedestrian link between Paddocks and Hillcrest estates.
Shackleton TIC: Residents queried why only Shackleton Drive is progressing TIC. The rest of Shackleton is delayed due to privately installed EV chargers placed on public areas. The associated cabling has damaged sections of the public footpath, and these repairs must be completed before the remaining areas may be taken in charge. The Developer is currently addressing repairing public EV charging on Airlie Park and sourcing a new supplier, with the works expected to be resolved early in 2026.
Minister Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael
Constituency Office: 01 401 3416
Insta: @emerhigginstd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmerHigginsTD
Emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie
Lucan Abu - Community Sport Success: Huge congrats to Esker Boxing Club and Lucan United Football Club were recognised at the Active South Dublin / Echo Amateur Sports Awards, with Esker named Sports Development Club of the Year and Lucan United awarded Club of the Year. These achievements reflect the dedication of players, volunteers, and families, and the strong community spirit across Lucan.
St Brigid's Day - Community and Tradition: I was delighted to celebrate La Fheile Bride in Kenny's of Lucan, joining Cllr Caroline Brady and Cllr Liona O'Toole and many others for a wonderful community event. The day included St Brigid's cross-making, discussion, entertainment, and the contribution of women in our community. A sincere thanks to the organisers Linda Balfe (Aspen Counselling Lucan) and Natalie Ryan (Poets' Perch) and to everyone involved, for making the event such a success.
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: This week my contributions included debates on the new tenancy rules coming in, the lack of infrastructure and facilities in our area, road safety and EU accession countries, to name but a few.
Potholes and Drains: These issues have been brought to my attention at a number of locations and I have had to follow up more than once in relation to some. In terms of potholes, we have ongoing problems in Griffeen Avenue and outside the old Polly Hops and there were drainage/sewage issues raised with SDCC/developer and Uisce Eireann at Aderrig and The Cloisters respectively.
Bus Shelter beside St Andrew's NS: Both Helen and I have been chasing up the broken real-time information display. It’s shocking that this issue is still outstanding several months later.
Cllr. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
Lucan Rezoning? On instruction of the Government, all County Councils have been required to identify additional land for potential residential rezoning. This land has now been identified by the Chief Executive of SDCC, and the proposed areas will be open for public consultation by circa mid-February 2026. It is important for everyone to engage with this consultation process, read what is proposed by SDCC once it is live on the SDCC Consultation Portal, and respond by sending in submissions on the proposals. Paul and I will work to notify all our constituents, including via Facebook, our websites, and here in the Newsletter. Councillors will get to vote on proposals May 2026. 6 of 15 proposals for immediate rezoning consideration were in Lucan. We are already
experiencing serious infrastructural and service deficits.
More to follow ....
Cllr. Liona O Toole, Independent Peace Commissioner
0872795274.
lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
www.lotoole.com
I was delighted to be involved in Lucan's first St Brigid's Day community celebration held in Kenny's. What began as a shared idea between myself and Natalie from Poets Perch came together beautifully thanks to the determination and generosity of so many women. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered and helped make the day so special. I look forward to planning next year’s event.
I have attended a number of briefings on the proposed additional residential zoning and have clearly relayed the feedback received from residents to date. The scale proposed for Lucan effectively amounts to a third SDZ. The plans will go on public display mid-February for four weeks. I encourage all to make an observation.
A public workshop will be held in Lucan on 4 March. I will share updates locally as received during the process.
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