Arts Programme Update

To ask the Chief Executive to provide The number of homeless accommodation facilities (including family hubs) in the Lucan Electoral Area

Of these how many are:       

(a) operated by South Dublin County Council/DRHE, and     

(b) operated by private providers

To ask the Chief Executive if there are any plans to increase the opening hours of the Library Hub in Palmerstown, and if so, when this would be likely to be implemented?

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on when repairs to the ramp on Dodsboro Road / Tandys Lane, adjacent to the traffic lights at Dodsboro Cottages (ref. 1915833), are scheduled to be carried out, and whether they will make a statement on the matter?

To ask the Chief Executive while acknowledging the My Open Library service as a very positive and accessible initiative whether South Dublin County Council Libraries have considered the introduction of external out-of-hours book return facilities (post box-style drop-off points) at library branches and if there are any plans to pilot or roll out such a service to further enhance accessibility and convenience for users.

That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to bring forward proposals in relation to the Christmas tree on Lucan Village Green, including its appropriate siting and future arrangements for installation and lighting, and to outline what engagement has taken place with the Lucan Festival Committee and Lucan Tidy Towns in this regard.

To ask the Manager to update Councillors on any progress made in organising or planning the promised NTA workshop with Local Councillors (due in Feb 26) to explore local public transport issues and opportunities at a dedicated workshop.

To ask the Manager of any refurbishment plans of Protected Structures and/or heritage buildings owned by SDCC, aimed at bringing them back into community or housing use, in the LEA, planned for 2026?

Given the imminent large population increase expected in the greater Lucan area (including parts of Adamstown and Clonburris SDZ's) which has yet to be built, I am calling on the Manager to develop plans or funding (or to flag existing, external sources of such funding with Councillors) dedicated to creating linkages between existing and established community groups in the older parts of Lucan, with the newer communities and groups, in order to share experiences, create linkages and friendships, explore collaborations and cultural richness, and overall enhance both newer and older communities.

To ask the Chief Executive to provide:

The number of Internation Protection Accommodation (IPAS) centres in the Lucan Electoral Area

Of these how many are:       

(a) operated by South Dublin County Council/DRHE, and     

(b) operated by private providers

To call on the Manager to return the area designated a 'bus stop' that is not associated with any bus stop, which is currently in front of the line of shops on the R835 in Lucan village just east of the crossroads in the village, to demarcated car-parking spaces. The more westerly bus stop area functions well because a bus stop is located at it, but the more easterly bus stop area has no associated buses linked to it, and it is a serious loss to the local businesses in terms of customer parking.

To call on the Manager to update this committee on preparation, any steps taken, meetings held with local businesses, and any relevant timelines for implementation of the targeted Economic Recovery Plan for Lucan Village businesses that was passed following my successful motion in November 2025. This plan was aiming to address the long-term impact of recent roadworks and planning schemes on footfall and growth.

To ask the Chief Executive, given the imminent opening of the Swimming Pool at Lucan Leisure Campus, what engagement, if any, has taken place to date in relation to pricing and concessions, following the indicative concessions referenced in response to my question of May 2025, and if no such engagement has yet taken place when this will occur, and to confirm what concessions will be in place on opening, and whether they will make a statement on the matter?

To ask the Manager for a firm commitment to immediately return the wooden sculpture that previously stood in Lucan village green, to the green, on completion of the works, as promised by SDCC Management to both previous and current Councillors. The "look" of the village green has been drastically altered by the recent redesign, but it should be perfectly possible to choose a suitable location in the new green for the sculpture, as it is a valued part of street art by Lucanian's.

That SDCC replace faded pole numbers on public lighting columns where they are faded or removed and unidentifiable.

That SDCC extend the flexi wands outside Palmers Gate apartments to eliminate the illegal right hand turns into the and out of the complex at Kennelsfort Road lower

That this Area Committee requests that the Chief Executive arrange an early meeting between relevant Council management, representatives of the Mens Shed Lucan and local councillors.

This meeting is sought in light of the significant work undertaken to date in identifying a suitable location and facility for the Mens Shed Lucan. A coordinated engagement at this stage would be beneficial to all parties in progressing the project addressing any outstanding issues and supporting the delivery of this important community initiative.

To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report regarding faulty public lighting in the North Clondalkin area, including the total number of public lights currently reported as faulty, the number of those faults outstanding beyond the 10 working day timeframe set out in the service level agreement, the average and longest repair times currently recorded and the specific reasons why these cases remain unresolved beyond the agreed timeframe?

To ask the Chief Executive how many houses are owned by the council in the following estates (in absolute number or percentage): Rowlagh, St Mark's, Harelawn, Neilstown, Moorfield, St Ronan's, Shancastle and Greenfort?

"To ask the manager to reinstate new public litter bins back between AIB and Bank of Ireland on that side of the street in Lucan Village, following the recent completion of footpaths, and as part of the Lucan Village enhancement works"