Cllr Helen Farrell provides an update on public transport issues in Lucan and surrounding areas, highlighting overcrowded trains, unreliable buses, and inadequate services. She has submitted reports to the SDCC Manager and emphasized the need for urgent action and improvements in transport capacity, safety, and planning to accommodate growing populations.
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LUCAN HOUSE & DEMESNE: RESTORATION PLANS, WALL REPAIRS AND NEXT STEPS CONFIRMED BY SDCC
Cllr Helen Farrell – Independent, LucanWorking with Paul Gogarty TD There has been a welcome update on the future of Lucan House and Demesne, following recent discussion at the Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin Area Committee meeting of 22nd September 2026. Lots of constituents have been asking what happens next, in relation to Lucan HouseContinue reading “LUCAN HOUSE & DEMESNE: RESTORATION PLANS, WALL REPAIRS AND NEXT STEPS CONFIRMED BY SDCC”
WHAT KIND OF GROWTH DO WE WANT FOR LUCAN?
For some time now, I’ve been reflecting on what kind of growth we want for Lucan and South Dublin generally. Like many people, I recognise that Ireland has a housing crisis and that we urgently need more homes. The cost of renting and purchasing has to come down in price too, relative to people’s earnings.Continue reading “WHAT KIND OF GROWTH DO WE WANT FOR LUCAN?”
REZONING IN LUCAN & COUNTY 2026
REZONING PROPOSALS 2026 July 2026: ONE LAST PUSH NEEDED TO SAVE ST. EDMUNDSBURY FROM RESIDENTIAL REZONING! – WITH TEMPLATES June 2026: What are the Chief Executive’s Final Rezoning Proposals? June 2026: What are the Final CE Rezoning Recommendations for Lucan? Adamstown SDZ West, LucanFinnstown Castle, LucanTubber Lane North, LucanSt. Edmundsbury, LucanStonewall, LucanFoxhunter, LucanAdamstown South &Continue reading “REZONING IN LUCAN & COUNTY 2026”
Public Transport Issues in Lucan & Adamstown: Mid-February 2026 Update
[16/02/2026] Still no firm date for the NTA Workshops for Councillors! However, we have been asked to forward issues with public transport to the Manager in SDCC Transportation. I sent a detailed summary of all feedback kindly sent to me in early January 2026 by you, my constituents. I am determined that this feedback getsContinue reading “Public Transport Issues in Lucan & Adamstown: Mid-February 2026 Update”
PERSONAL THOUGHTS ON ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL REZONING IN LUCAN
A 2 MIN READ…VIEWS OWN The Government has this year put intense pressure on all Councils and Councillors to find an additional 50% zoned land for housing for their development plans (see the background information via the link below). They have stated that if Councillors do not rezone sufficient land, they will take the powerContinue reading “PERSONAL THOUGHTS ON ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL REZONING IN LUCAN”
Meeting with TII about National/Motorway Road issues.
Myself and Cllr Liona O’Toole represented Lucan’s issues robustly at a detailed meeting on 16th July, 2025, along with other SDCC Councillors. The purpose of the meeting was to bring issues relating to N and M roads (National and Motorway) to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) for discussion. I would like to thank all my constituentsContinue reading “Meeting with TII about National/Motorway Road issues.”
Lucan Village Green: rolling updates
15 APRIL 2026 – LUCAN VILLAGE WORKS The Chief Executive of SDCC, Colm Ward, gave the following update on works in Lucan at this week’s Council meeting: I believe that the following questions should be asked of SDCC, at this point: What works will remain outstanding after the proposed handover date? Is this a fullContinue reading “Lucan Village Green: rolling updates”
Lucan House Masterplan 2025
ROLLING UPDATE: 4 February 2026: UPDATE ON LUCAN HOUSE & DEMESNE TIMELINE! At the December Area Committee Meeting, I asked SDCC for a clear timeline for Lucan House & Demesne plans and progress. Happy to report back to you all with the following information on what we can expect in the coming year: Current Status:Continue reading “Lucan House Masterplan 2025”
Anti-social behaviour: rolling updates
JULY 2025: If you or a close family member experiences any forms of anti-social behaviour such as theft, racism or assault, immediately let Lucan Gardaí know by the following ways: 📞 Phone: (01) 666 7300 (For urgent matters, always call 999 or 112.) or by email to: Community Engagement Team: WT.Lucan.CE@Garda.ie | Tel: (01) 666 7382 Crime Investigation: WT.CrimeSouth@Garda.ie |Continue reading “Anti-social behaviour: rolling updates”
