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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.
Cllr Joanna Tuffy, Labour
Lucan Electoral Area. Phone 0876339077
Email jtuffy@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
All social media links at linktr.ee/joannatuffy
Upcoming Chess Sessions for beginners: If you missed opportunities to take up chess as an older person before now, or you want to improve rusty chess skills, now is your chance. The Council library service agreed to my motion to hold chess sessions for beginners in its libraries in Lucan and North Clondalkin as part of the Council's Bealtaine Programme for 2025. The Bealtaine Programme takes place in May. Will provide further updates - in meantime next adult chess group in Lucan Library takes place on Wednesday 5th February 2025 from 3.30pm to 5.30pm in Lucan Library.
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 at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. I will have special responsibility for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment.
I remain fully committed to delivering for my constituents in Lucan and across Dublin Mid West, both locally and nationally.
My focus in Government will be on ensuring better value for taxpayers' money, increasing transparency in public procurement and driving digital innovation to make government services more efficient and accessible.
A sincere thank you to everyone who voted for me in the recent General Election. Without your support, I would not be a voice in Government for our area.
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. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Storm Eowyn Update: The council mobilised the Severe Weather Assessment Team (SWAT) and the Crisis Management Team (CMT) in advance of the storm. The response was well-coordinated and effective despite the challenges posed by the storm damage across the county. SDCC received 145 reports of damage between Thu 23 and Mon 27 Jan and road maintenance responded to 27 incidents on the roads. I reported trees down and roads blocked around Lucan. All should be dealt with by now. However, if you notice any fallen trees not attended to at this stage then please report them for action.
Esker Park: Residents contacted me regarding concerns about tree pruning in the park. The council confirmed that the trees concerned are listed for maintenance as part of the current Tree Maintenance Programme.
Please contact me if I may be of assistance to you or your family.
Paul Gogarty, TD
Tel: 087-2752489
Email: info@paulgogarty.com
Government unable to give timescale on free HRT products: Initial responses to parliamentary questions have tried to drag out the process with an 'as soon as possible' response. Still no definitive timescale on the practical implementation of the Health Insurance (Amendment) and Health (Provision of Menopause Products) Act 2024, which was announced with much aplomb before the last election. Search ‘HRT’ on my website.
Lucan East relocation: The Government also gave no credible response on why Lucan East ETNS needs to be relocated this year, let alone inconvenience teachers, parents and children over Easter. This will need follow up and any pressure from parents is welcome. Search 'Lucan East'.
Buses, trains and lanes: Am again chasing up capacity issues with the NTA and through Dail procedures. Also querying bus lane car-pooling options (thanks Sarah for suggestion).
Shane Moynihan, TD, Fianna Fail
Email: shane@shanemoynihan.ie
Web: www.shanemoynihan.ie
Facebook: shanemoynihan_td
Instagram: shanemoynihantd
Twitter: @shanemoynihan
Phone: 087-7840898
Co-option: Congratulations to my Fianna Fáil colleague Cllr Jacqueline Sheehy who has been co-opted to South Dublin County Council in my place. I look forward to working closely with her. Her email address is jsheehy@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Ballyowen Square: One of the items I was working on as a councillor was the taking in charge of Ballyowen Square. I am pleased that this has progressed significantly this week, and it will be before the full Council for approval in early February. Thanks to the residents who have worked with me on this matter.
Safe routes to school: I welcome the announcement of the inclusion of St Thomas' JNS and Scoil Aine Naofa in the Safe Routes to School scheme, though further action is needed on enforcement of the HGV ban on the Newcastle Road. I will continue to pursue.
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