Lucan Newsletter 22/12/2023

Sister Shed for Lucan: Councillor L. O’Toole’s motion, seeking Chief Executive support for a Sister Shed in Lucan, responds to

Lucan Newsletter 8/12/2023

>In my ongoing efforts to keep you well-informed, I’ve reached out to the Chief Executive for insights into the progress

Lucan Newsletter 10/11/2023

Register to Vote: Further to my motions requesting a polling station for Adamstown I’m delighted to confirm that Adamstown Youth

Lucan Newsletter 29/10/2023

New Celbridge Link Road: Delighted to announce the opening of the Celbridge Link Road in Adamstown. The Celbridge Link Road

Lucan Newsletter 27/10/2023

Sarsfields Park Development: following communications with residents in Sarsfields Park a number of concerns were highlighted with me. I have

Lucan Newsletter 25/10/2023

Sarsfields Park Development: following communications with residents in Sarsfields Park a number of concerns were highlighted with me. I have

Lucan Newsletter 20/10/2023

Adamstown meeting: I was invited to attend a local policing meeting in Adamstown. It was well attended, and a number

Lucan Newsletter 6/10/2023

Chess/Checker Tables in our parks: My motion to introduce chess/checker tables into our parks was supported at recent area committee

Lucan Newsletter 28/7/2023

Overgrown hedges: I’ve highlighted a number of areas where there’s overgrown hedges along the footpaths with council management. I’ve noticed

Lucan Newsletter 21/7/2023

Passport applications: Many have contacted me regarding their passport applications. If you’re having difficulty or delays with your application, you

Lucan Newsletter 14/7/2023

Lucan: Pool update – Chief Executive official response “Following detailed assessment by the County Architect and his team of the

Lucan Newsletter 2/7/2023

Lucan’s New Polling Station: Some time ago I had a motion passed to introduce a new polling station. The new

Lucan Newsletter 25/6/2023

Hedge Trimming: A number of residents have raised the issue of overgrown hedges with me, some areas have been identified

Lucan Newsletter 28/5/2023

Age Friendly Housing: A proposed plan to build 6 new units at Sarsfields Park as part of the council’s age

Lucan Newsletter 14/5/2023

New ‘pétanque’ club: Delighted to see a new sports club in Lucan full of new members young and old. Griffeen

Lucan Newsletter 7/5/2023

Childcare Places: The issue of the lack of childcare places continues to be raised with me. At a recent area

Lucan Newsletter 16/4/2023

Blockage or Drains/Sewers flooding: With the weather being so bad lately, some residents have had issues with their drains/sewers flooding

Lucan Newsletter 2/4/2023

Age Friendly parking My motion requesting the council to introduce Age Friendly parking spaces was discussed and passed at this

Lucan Newsletter 19/3/2023

Pedestrian lights: I highlighted the concerns raised by many regarding switching on the new pedestrian lights with council management at

Lucan Newsletter 5/3/2023

The Old School House: I am repeatedly asked for the updates in regards to the Old School House, the reply

Lucan Newsletter 19/2/2023

12th Lock Masterplan: a presentation was given to us at last Monday’s full council meeting. I raised the need importance

Lucan Newsletter 5/2/2023

Embassy Wall update: I can confirm the following official update on the embassy wall “SDCC had appointed Roughan & O’Donovan

Lucan Newsletter 29/1/2023

Bus Shelters: At this week’s area committee meeting I had a motion passed requesting that the council management and the

Lucan Newsletter 15/1/2023

Esker Permeability plans Castle Riada/Moy Glas: I continue to work on this issue since I brought it back onto the

Lucan Newsletter 3/7/2016

Cllr. Liona O’Toole Independent Chair of Lucan/Palmerstown Area Commitee lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com New Mayor: Congratulations to our newly elected Mayor

Lucan Newsletter 10/7/2016

Cllr. Liona O’Toole Independent Chair of Lucan/Palmerstown Area Committee lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com Drainage: Following my work on drainage problems, Senior

Lucan Newsletter 5/6/2016

Cllr. Liona O’Toole Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com “Who Wants to be a Thousandaire” Friday 10th June, Spa Hotel. Glad to

Lucan Newsletter 29/6/2016

Cllr. Liona O’Toole Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com Dublin Bus route along Outer Ring Road: I have requested on various occasions

Lucan Newsletter 10/6/2016

Cllr. Liona O’Toole Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com “Who Wants to be a Thousandaire” Friday 10th June, Spa Hotel. Glad to

Select Lucan Newsletter 1/5/2016 Lucan Newsletter 1/5/2016

Cllr. Liona O’Toole Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com Paddocks: I attended the deputation held by Paddocks residents where their concerns about

Lucan Newsletter 22/5/2016

Cllr. Liona O’Toole Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com County Development Plan: After submitting many motions, and reading through over a thousand

Lucan Newsletter 29/5/2016

Cllr. Liona O’Toole Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com Motions/Questions Passed at Lucan Area Meeting: My motions/questions discussed and passed at Lucan

Lucan Newsletter 15/5/2016

Cllr. Liona O’Toole Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com Adamstown Community/Sports Hall: I’m glad to report that following a very comprehensive stakeholders

Lucan Newsletter 3/4/2016

Cllr. Liona O’Toole Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com Arthur Griffith Roundabout: Following my motion passed at this week’s Lucan Area meeting,

Lucan Newsletter 17/4/2016

Cllr. Liona O’Toole Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com Dog Fouling: My motion asking that the council introduces an “on the spot”

Lucan Newsletter 10/4/2016

Cllr. Liona O’Toole Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com Dog Fouling: My motion asking that the council introduces an “on the spot”

Lucan Newsletter 6/3/2016

Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com General Election: Lucan & Palmerstown have three new TD’s, unfortunately none are

Lucan Newsletter 20/3/2016

Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com 1916 Raising of the Flags: Well done to all the schools of

Lucan Newsletter 27/3/2016

Cllr. Liona O’Toole Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com Clonburris SDZ: South Dublin County Council held an information night last Wednesday informing

Lucan Newsletter 13/3/2016

Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com County Development Plan: The County Development Plan has gone back out to

Lucan Newsletter 7/2/2016

Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com County Development Plan: Over the next two weeks we will be discussing

Lucan Newsletter 17/1/2016

Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com County Development Plan: I am currently working on the next stage

Lucan Newsletter 24/1/2016

Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com Lucan Swimming Pool: I welcome the news that the Department of Transport,

Lucan Newsletter 31/1/2016

Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com Footpath Repairs: Following my question and residents complaints regarding the condition of

Lucan Newsletter 13/12/2015

Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com Adamstown Sports Hall: The minister recently stated that sensitive negotiations are taking

Lucan Newsletter 8/11/2015

Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com Play Space Areas: Council management have met with residents regarding play space

Lucan Newsletter 18/11/2015

Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com School Program 2016: The Minister for Education, Jan O’Sullivan announced this week

Lucan Newsletter 29/11/2015

Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com Park Dog Run Repair: Following my request the council have agreed to

Lucan Newsletter 1/11/2015

Play Space Areas: I attended a public meeting with the residents from Haydens Park and other areas where the concerns

Lucan Newsletter 4/10/2015

Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com Lucan Harriers/Weston Hockey Clubhouse: Following my motion the council have decided to

Lucan Newsletter 18/10/2015

Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com Lucan Swimming Pool: I have worked with my Community Alliance colleagues Guss

Lucan Newsletter 25/10/2015

Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com Play Space Areas: I have attended a number of meetings with residents

Lucan Newsletter 11/10/2015

Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com Lucan Community College: I attended the AGM of the Parents Association last

Lucan Newsletter 16/9/2015

Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com County Development Plan 2016-2022: Closing date for submissions on the County Development

Lucan Newsletter 22/9/2015

Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com County Development Plan 2016-2022: Submission deadline has passed, myself and my Lucan

Lucan Newsletter 2/8/2015

Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com 2016 Commemoration Celebrations: I attended the 2016 Commemoration meeting in Lucan

Lucan Newsletter 5/7/2015

INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY ALLIANCE Cllr Liona O’Toole Independent 087-2795274087-2795274 Cllr Guss O’Connell Independent 087-6838254087-6838254 Cllr Paul Gogarty Independent 087-2752489087-2752489 2016-2022 Draft

Lucan Newsletter 19/7/2015

Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com Footpath: Great to see the new footpath which I proposed on

Lucan Newsletter 12/7/2015

Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com Footpath: Following a number of motions and questions I submitted in

Lucan Newsletter 28/6/2015

Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.lionaotoole.com Deputation Meeting: I attended a number of deputations this year. Recently

Lucan Newsletter 14/6/2015

Deputy Mayor, Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 lionaotoole.com County Development Plan: A meeting on the County Development Plan

Lucan Newsletter 24/5/2015

Deputy Mayor, Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 lionaotoole.com PARKS KEYHOLDER ACCESS: Following issues with cars parked outside Griffeen

Lucan Newsletter 31/5/2015

Deputy Mayor, Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 lionaotoole.com Multi-Use Games Area: My motion this week asking South Dublin

Lucan Newsletter 10/5/2015

Deputy Mayor, Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.facebook.com/cllrlionaotoole twitter.com/LOTooleLucan Bin Survey: I conducted a survey on the

Lucan Newsletter 26/04/2015

Deputy Mayor, Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 10 Brookfield Finnstown Abbey, Lucan www.facebook.com/cllrlionaotoole twitter.com/LOTooleLucan Willsbrook Park/Rat Infestation: I’ve

Lucan Newsletter 19/04/2015

1916 Public Consultation Website: As a member of the Commemoration committee I attended the launch of South Dublin County Council

Lucan Newsletter 5/4/2015

Lucan Village Defibrillator: Following an initiative I started last year Lucan Village has its first outdoor Defibrillator located at the

Lucan Newsletter 12/4/2015

Bins: Residents have contacted me in relation to the lack of bins in our parks/area. I continue to work with

Lucan Newsletter 29/3/2015

Footpath: Following a motion I first raised in October 2014 I can confirm that the council will include the provision

Lucan Newsletter 22/03/2015

Canonbrook Meeting: There was large turnout of residents from Canonbrook last Wednesday night. Many issues were raised in relation to

Lucan Newsletter 15/03/2015

Griffeen Educate Together new pedestrian gate: Residents have brought a number of concerns to my attention regarding the opening of

Lucan Newsletter 8/3/2015

Griffeen Educate Together new pedestrian gate: Residents have brought a number of concerns to my attention regarding the opening of

Lucan Newsletter 28/3/2015

Post Office for Lucan: Further to my enquiries with the Press Office in An Post I can confirm that the location

Lucan Newsletter 1/3/2015

Play Space areas: A number of residents have contacted me in relation to the Play Space areas within our community.

Lucan Newsletter 22/2/2015

N4 Junction 4a: A number of accidents have taken place at this junction over the last few years. I have

Lucan Newsletter 8/2/2015

Third Post Office for Lucan: Following communication with An Post it was great to receive confirmation that a new Lucan

Lucan Newsletter 1/2/2015

Swimming Pool: My motion calling on the CEO to seek expressions of interest for a public/private partnership arrangement to construct

Lucan Newsletter 25/1/2015

Lucan schools/science competition: Well done to the girls from sixth class, Scoil Áine Naofa who won the regional finals in

Lucan Newsletter 18/1/2015

Traffic Lights / Finnstown Abbey Entrance: After years of campaigning for pedestrian lights I’m delighted to confirm that the lights

Lucan Newsletter 11/1/2015

Happy New Year to all Newsletter readers Lucan Swimming Pool/Sport Centre: I will continue to keep this issue on the

Lucan Newsletter 21/12/2014

Swimming Pool Lucan: Thanks to my colleagues in Lucan area for supporting my motion requesting that the council CEO write

Lucan Newsletter 7/12/2014

Public Policing meeting: It has been reported that the number of burglaries in Lucan district has increased and is expected

Lucan Newsletter 14/12/2014

Government Funding for local Clubs: Although these small grants will be most welcome and useful to the respective clubs and

Lucan Newsletter 23/11/2014

Sports Facility: Lucan’s plans for a sport pavilion still remains on the Manager’s programme. A decision to pull back on

Lucan Newsletter 9/11/2014

Newcastle Road Changes: I have received a number of calls from people concerned with proposed changes to the Newcastle road

Lucan Newsletter 2/11/2014

Park Bins: Following my motion the council have agreed to provide a map detailing the location of bins within our

Lucan Newsletter 26/10/2014

Festival of lights: Delighted to help launch the “Festival of Lights” as Deputy Mayor last Saturday. This was a very

Lucan Newsletter 19/10/2014

Sports Facilities: At this week’s council meeting it was agreed to include the provision of purpose-built facilities into the councils

Lucan Newsletter 5/10/2014

Hedge/Tree Cutting On foot of my request to the council, hedges on Ballyowen Lane have been pruned back. I have

Lucan Newsletter 7/9/2014

Lucan Festival 2014: I was delighted to help launch the Lucan Festival as Deputy Mayor of South Dublin County Council

Lucan Newsletter 28/9/2014

Newcastle Road HGV Restriction: I have received confirmation from Garda Traffic Department that the Statutory Order putting in place the

Lucan Newsletter 17/9/2014

New Primary Health Care Centre for Lucan: I welcome the announcement of the new primary Health Care centre for Lucan

Lucan Newsletter 10/9/2014

Lucan Festival Garda Open Day 2014: I’m looking forward to attending the annual Garda open day this Sunday the 14th

Palmerstown Newsletter August 2014

Deputy Mayor, Cllr. Liona O’Toole – Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274 www.Facebook.com/LionaOTooleIndependent www.facebook.com/LucansNeighbourhoodWatchNetwork I have had the pleasure getting to know many

Lucan Newsletter 3/8/2014

Neighbourhood Watch Network: If you would like to join the facebook group for Lucan’s Neighbourhood Watch Network you can access

Lucan Newsletter 20/7/2014

Local Property Tax: Local Property Tax was discussed at full council meeting on Monday. I stated that the maximum 15%

Lucan Newsletter 4/7/2014

Waterstown Park Run: I was delighted to help launch the first 5K park run at Waterstown Park, Palmerstown. I enjoyed

Lucan Newsletter 1/7/2014

Palmerstown Festival 2014: I was honoured to have been asked to help launch the 2014 Palmerstown Festival as Deputy Mayor.

Lucan Newsletter 20/6/2014

Lucan’s Operation Transformation: Members from this year’s Lucan’s Operation Transformation have set up group walks leaving from Weston Hockey/Lucan Harriers

Lucan Newsletter 6/6/2014

Thank You!: I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has put their trust in me and

Lucan Newsletter 13/6/2014

Deputy Mayor: As a first time Independent candidate it was an absolute honour to be elected Deputy Mayor of SDCC

Lucan Newsletter 4/4/2014

Canvassing: I would like to thank everyone for the courtesy that has been shown to me while out canvassing. I

Lucan Newsletter 9/4/2014

Canvassing: Once again thanks to everyone for the courtesy and support I am getting while out canvassing. If anyone would

Lucan Newsletter 28/3/2014

Post Office for Lucan: Further to my enquiries with the Press Office in An Post I can confirm that the

Lucan Newsletter 22/12/2023

Sister Shed for Lucan: Councillor L. O’Toole’s motion, seeking Chief Executive support for a Sister Shed in Lucan, responds to significant constituent interest. This initiative aims to complement existing community groups, fostering camaraderie, skill-sharing, and mutual support. The Community Officer, tasked with this project, will engage the community to gauge interest and determine the optimal approach for establishing the Sister

Lucan Newsletter 8/12/2023

>In my ongoing efforts to keep you well-informed, I’ve reached out to the Chief Executive for insights into the progress of completed homes and buildings in Adamstown, totalling 4,010 units presently occupied. This reflects our commitment to meeting the housing needs of our growing community. Regarding Part V homes, each development in the Adamstown SDZ carries a liability ranging from

Lucan Newsletter 10/11/2023

Register to Vote: Further to my motions requesting a polling station for Adamstown I’m delighted to confirm that Adamstown Youth & Community Centre is now an official polling station. Adamstown residents will now be able to vote at this new polling station at the next local and European elections in June 2023. A national voter registration awareness campaign was launched

Lucan Newsletter 29/10/2023

New Celbridge Link Road: Delighted to announce the opening of the Celbridge Link Road in Adamstown. The Celbridge Link Road will deliver significantly improved accessibility and connectivity – on the western side of Adamstown – to not only the existing and future residents of Adamstown but also the residents within the adjoining communities of Celbridge and Leixlip. This north/south connection