A chara,
As your TD for Dublin Mid-West, I continue to work hard for communities across the constituency. From transport and public safety to education and health services, I’m focused on pushing for real progress and making sure our area gets the attention it deserves. The issues you raise with me guide my work both in the Dáil and locally.
Clinic details are listed on the bottom of this update. If you’d like to get in touch or attend one of my advice clinics, please call 01 618 4128 or email shane.moynihan@oireachtas.ie. You can learn more about my work on my social media channels – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Tiktok.
NUACHTLITIR – BEALTAINE 2026
A chara,
Mar Theachta Dála do Bhaile Átha Cliath Thiar-Meán, bím ag obair go dian i gcónaí ar son na bpobal ar fud an dháilcheantair. Idir chúrsaí iompair, shábháilteacht an phobail, oideachas agus seirbhísí sláinte, táimse ag obair i dtreo dul chun cinn ceart agus ag cinntiú go bhfaigheann ár gceantar gach a bhfuil tuillte aige. Is iad na hábhair a roinneann tú liom a thugann treoir dom i mo chuid oibre sa Dáil agus go háitiúil.
Tá sonraí na gclinicí ag bun na nuachtlitreach seo.Más mian leat teagmháil a dhéanamh liom nó freastal ar cheann de mo chlinicí comhairle, cuir glaoch ar 01 618 4128 nó seol ríomhphost chuig shane.moynihan@oireachtas.ie.
33 ADDITIONAL GARDAÍ FOR DUBLIN MID-WEST
Ensuring safer communities is a priority for me. I welcome thedeploymentof 33 additional Gardaí to our constituency, which will enable more high visibility policing in our area, including our villages and parks. This is in additon to the 32 Gardaí that have been deployed to our area over the past twelve months. I continue to press the case for a full-time Garda station in Rathcoole and for a single Garda district for Palmerstown.
33 GARDA BREISE DO BHAILE ÁTHA CLIATH THIAR-MEÁN
Tá sé thar a bheith tábhachtach dom pobail níos sábháilte a chinntiú. Cuirim fáilte roimh imscaradh 33 Gardaí breise chuig ár gceantar, rud a chuirfidh le póilíneacht infheicthe inár gceantar, lena n-áirítear ár sráidbhailte agus páirceanna. Tá sé seo sa bhreis ar an 32 Gardaí a imscaradh chuig ár gceantar le bliain anuas. Leanfaidh mé ag brú ar son stáisiún Garda lánaimseartha i Ráth Cúil agus ar son ceantair Garda aonair do Bhaile Phámar.
DELIVERING BETTER PUBLIC TRANSPORT
DART+ SouthWest must be prioritised and delivered for our area.Recentlyin the Dáil, in response to my question, the Minister stated that he believed that it can be brought forward to 2028. I have been working on making the case for bringing it forward for some time and will continue making the case to bringing it forward. You can read the full exchangehere.
Ihave also metwith the CEO of the National Transport Authority. Among matters I raised were the need for the need for standalone bus services for Clonburris and Adamstown, improved frequecny of bus servcices increased use of technology in traffic enforcement, links toDublin Airport, progress on the Transport Security Force and other capital investment projects including the Luas for Lucan.
IOMPAR POIBLÍ NÍOS FEARR
Caithfear tosaíocht a thabhairt do DART+ Thiar Theas agus é a thabhairt chun cinn dár gceantar.Le déanaí san Dáil, nuair a d’fhreagair an tAire mo cheist, dúirt sé go gcreideann sé gur féidir é a thabhairt ar aghaidh go 2028. Tá mé ag obair ar an gcás seo a dhéanamh le tamall maith anuas agus leanfaidh mé ag brú ar a shon.
Bhuail mé freisin le Príomhfheidhmeannach an Údaráis Náisiúnta Iompair. I measc na rudaí a d’ardaigh mé bhí an gá le seirbhísí bus féin leor do Chluain Bhuirís agus Baile Adaim, minicíocht níos fearr ar na busanna, níos mó úsáide as teicneolaíocht chun smacht a choinneáil ar an trácht, dul chun cinn leis an bhFórsa Slándála Iompair, agus tionscadail eile infheistíochta – an Luas do Leamhcán ina measc.
NEW COUNCILLOR FOR PALMERSTOWN-FONTHILL
Congratulations to CllrTanya McDonaldon her cooption as the Fianna Fáil councillor for Palmerstown-Fonthill. I look forward to working with her for our community. We have been on walkabouts over the past few weeks meeting residents. Tanya can be contacted at tmcdonald@cllrs. sdublincoco.ie or 083 1221069. Thanks to Jacqueline Sheehy for her service as a councillor.
COMHAIRLEOIR NUA DO BHAILE PHÁMAR-CNOC AN FHUARÁIN
Comhghairdeas leis angComhairleoir Tanya McDonaldar a comhroghnú mar chomhairleoir de chuid Fhianna Fáil do Bhaile Phámar–Cnoc an Fhuaráin. Táim ag tnúth le bheith ag obair léi ar son ár bpobail. Tá sí amuigh ar na doirsí liom le cúpla seachtain anuas. Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh léi ag tmcdonald@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie nó ar 083 1221069.
SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOLS
I wasreally happy to see theannouncement of the DEIS plus programme recently, and really happy to see schools in Dublin Mid-West receive the targeted supports under the plan. DEIS plus is something I have been pushing since I was a councillor and I know first-hand how important the DEIS programme is.
I also welcome the expansion of home school liaison provision to 8 schools in our area, something which is a key enabler for school communities.
I welcome the announcement of a new special school forCitywest. However, I have alsoraisedthe need for an expansion of reading classes and improved supports for children with dyslexia and will continue to pursue this.
AG TACÚ LENÁR SCOILEANNA
Bhí an-áthas orm clár DEIS Plus a fheiceáil á fhógairt le déanaí, agus bhí mé thar a bheith sásta go bhfuair scoileanna i mBaile Átha Cliath Thiar Láir tacaíochtaí faoin bplean.Is rud é DEIS Plus a bhí mé ag brú ar aghaidh ó bhí mé i mo chomhairleoir contae, agus tá a fhios agam go díreach cé chomh tábhachtach agus atá an clár DEIS do scoileanna. Cuirim fáilte freisin roimh na seirbhísí nascáil baile-scoile atá á chur ar fáil do hocht scoil inár gceantar – rud atá fíorthábhachtach do phobail scoile. Cuirim fáilte roimh fhógra na scoile speisialta nua do Iarthar na Cathrach an Iarraidh (Citywest). Ach san am céanna, tá mé tar éis an gá le breis ranganna léitheoireachta a ardú, agus leanfaidh mé ag brú na ceiste sin.
ENSURING PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES
I am pleased to have received confirmation that six additional
public health nursing posts have been approved for the Dublin
South City & West Integrated Healthcare Area (4) and the Dublin
South West Integrated Healthcare Area (2) and are expected to be
filled by August. This should help ease the significant pressures
currently facing families locally. This is something I have raised continuously.
AG CINNTIÚ ALTRANAÍ SLÁINTE POIBLÍ
Bhí áthas orm a chloisteáil gur ceadaíodh sé phost nua altranais
sláinte poiblí do Limistéar Cúraim Sláinte Comhtháite Dheisceart
Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath & an Iarthair (4) agus do Limistéar Cúraim Sláinte Comhtháite Bhaile Átha Cliath agus an Iardheiscirt (2) agus táthar ag súil na poist sin a líonadh i mí Lúnasa. Ba chóir go laghdódh sé an brú suntasach atá ar theaghlaigh áitiúla faoi láthair. Seo rud atá ardaithe agam go rialta.
NEW FIRE STATION HEADQUARTERS FOR CLONBURRIS
I welcome the recent announcement of theallocation of 16.4mn euro for the developmentof a new fire station in Clonburris. This has been made available as part of the 2026-2030 Fire Services Capital Plan. It represents an important addition to our local services. Dublin Fire Brigade is in the process of identifying appropriate sites, with a view to acquiring a site before September of this year.
STÁISIÚN DÓITEÁIN NUA DO CHLUAIN BUIRÍOSA
Cuirim fáilte roimh an bhfógra a rinneadh le déanaí go bhfuil 16.4 milliún euro le cur ar fáil chun stáisiúndóiteáin nua a thógáil i gCluain Bhuiríosa. Tá an t-airgead seo curtha ar fáil mar chuid de Phlean Caipitil na Seirbhísí Dóiteáin 2026-2030. Is céim thábhachtach é seo do na seirbhísí áitiúla againn.Tá Briogáid Dóiteáin Bhaile Átha Cliath i mbun suíomhanna oiriúnacha a aimsiú faoi láthair, agus tá sé i gceist acu suíomh a fháil roimh Mheán Fómhair na bliana seo.
SUPPORTING CDATF
Supporting Clondalkin Drug and Alcohol Task Force is important for me.
I have been engaging with CDATF and Minister Murnane O’Connor to articulate my support for local task forces in the context of the Draft National Drugs Strategy. Thanks to the Minister for her constructive engagement on the matter.
AG TACÚ LE CDATF
Tá sé tábhachtach dom tacú le Tascfhórsa Drugaí agus Alcóil Chluain Dolcáin. Táim ag plé leis an Tascfhórsa (CDATF) agus leis an Aire Murnane O’Connor le tamall chun mo thacaíocht a chur in iúl do na tascfhórsaí áitiúla sa Dréachtstraitéis Náisiúnta Drugaí. Buíochas leis an Aire as an gcaoi cuiditheach atá sí ag plé an ábhair liom.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES UPDATE
The Community Centre Investment Fund is now open for applications.
The Community Sports Facilities Fund (formerly the Sports Capital Grant) is expected to open in late spring. Expanded SEAI grants are now available to support home energy upgrades.
If I can assist in any way with an application for any of the above schemes, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
NUACHT AR DHEISEANNA MAOINITHE
Tá an Ciste Infheistíochta d’Ionaid Pobail oscailte anois. Táthar ag súil go n-osclófar an Chiste Áiseanna Spóirt Pobail roimh dheireadh an Earraigh. Tá réimse níos leithne de dheontais SEAI ar fáil anois le tacú le huasghrádú fuinnimh tí.
Más féidir liom cabhair nó comhairle a thabhairt maidir le na scéimeanna thuas, bí i dteagmháil liom.
REPRESENTING OUR AREA
We have been working on a number of local updates around the constitueny. You can see a flavour of themhere.
Táimid ag obair ar roinnt cúrsaí áitiúla don toghcheantar. Chomh maith leis sin, d’ardaigh mé roinnt ceisteanna ar urlár na Dála le déanaí – rudaí mar shábháilteacht ar bhóithre, tábhacht na gasóga, buamáil Bhaile Átha Cliath agus Mhuineacháin, an gá le maoirseacht ar comhlachtaí bainistíochta, agus ról na hÉireann san Eoraip.
FIANNA FÁIL CENTENARY
Last year, I was honoured to be appointed by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin to chair the Fianna Fáil Centenary Committee to design and oversee the programme to mark the party’s Centenary Year. Welaunchedthe programme in February in the historic Pillar Room in the Rotunda. I am looking forward to working with colleagues all over the country to deliver an energetic and outward-looking programme of events
100 BLIAIN – FIANNA FÁIL
Anuraidh, bhían-ónóir orm nuair a cheap an Taoiseach Micheál Martin mé mar chathaoirleach ar Choiste Céad Bliain Fhianna Fáil. Is é an post atá orm ná clár imeachtaí a cheapadh agus a stiúradh don chomóradh céad bliain.Sheolamar an clár i mí Feabhra sa Seomra Pillar sa Rotunda, áit stairiúil. Táim ag súil go mór le bheith ag obair le comhghleacaithe ar fud na tíre chun clár bríomhar, oscailte agus amach anseo a chur i gcrích.
LOCAL ADVICE CLINICS
My team continue to assist with a wide range of local queries. If there’s any issue you’d like to discuss, my weekly clinics are listed below. Please call 01 618 4128 or email shane.moynihan@oireachtas.ie to arrange an appointment.
CLINICÍ COMHAIRLE ÁITIÚLA
Tá mo fhoireann ag cabhrú le réimse leathan ceisteanna áitiúla. Má tá aon cheist nó fadhb ar mhaith leat a phlé, tá mo chlinicí seachtainiúla luaite thíos. Glaoigh ar 01 618 4128 nó seol ríomhphost chuig shane.moynihan@oireachtas.ie chun coinne a shocrú.
FIANNA FÁIL SUPERDRAW
The Fianna Fáil annual National Draw is now underway, which is the main fundraiser for our Party. Tickets cost €50, or a book of 12 for €500, and can be purchased online. I will also be hosting a Business Breakfast with Minister Dara Calleary on 20 May – if you would like to attend, please let me know.
OLLCHRANNCHUR FHIANNA FÁIL
Tá mo fhoireann ag cabhrú le réimse leathan ceisteanna áitiúla. Má tá aon cheist nó fadhb ar mhaith leat a phlé, tá mo chlinicí seachtainiúla luaite thíos. Glaoigh ar 01 618 4128 nó seol ríomhphost chuig shane.moynihan@oireachtas.ie chun coinne a shocrú.
0 Comments