Cllr. VICKI Cllr. VICKI CASSERLY Working for you locally Swimming POOL I am actively supporting the resident-led #Pool4Lucan campaign. CASSERLY The need for a swimming pool for Lucan has been stated in County Development Plans going back Johnsbridge Avenue, Lucan, Dublin VickicasserlyLucan to 2004 but this has not resulted in delivery of a pool. Referencing the need for a new pool in 085 831 7982 [email protected] @vickicasserly News Development Plan is not a step forward, Recognition is not the issue, funding is and always has been. I am working with by Fine Gael colleagues, Minister Frances Fitzgerald and Cllr. William Lavelle to NEWSLETTER FOR CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE AND RATHCOOLE Letter seek to finally secure the necessary funding both from the Council and nationally. ONE YEAR ON.... Helping YOUR Estate Congratulations to Lorcan Byrne on his fantastic Dear Resident, achievement of 1 gold and 2 silver medals for Aquatics in UL Special Olympics. Last May, I was privileged to be elected by you to serve Lucan and Palmerstown on South Dublin County Council. My aim as a Councillor is to help create an inclusive and accessible community for all residents, regardless of ability. I am also passionate about making sure residents’ voices are heard at Council policy level. I sit on the Council’s Social and Community Policy Committee, the Disability Advisory and Consultative Panel and I represent the area at the HSE Regional Health Forum. I’ve included some of my work in these areas in this newsletter. As well as my work on the Council, I’ve also become a mum for the second time. It’s certainly been a busy but productive year! Supporting the FAI and SDCC Late Night Leagues. As always, I am available via phone or email should you wish to discuss anything with me. I requested these areas to be examined by engineers Additional Signage being placed in various estates and work was completed to alleviate this problems. in Lucan following requests from residents. Vicki Casserly South Dublin Councillor- Fine Gael The Hollows, I proposed footpaths be dipped to make them safer for accessible crossing for Flooding Issues on Footpaths in Hillcrest. pedestrians, work to commence soon. Localise at St. Jospeh’s College YOUR LOCAL FINE GAEL TEAM Supporting Lucan Sarsfields Family Fun Day. MINISTER FRANCES DEREK KEATING TD BRIAN HAYES MEP FITZGERALD Tel: 087 285 7435 Tel: 01 209 6548 Tel: 01 457 7712 Email: [email protected] Email: brian.hayes@ Email: [email protected] europarl.europa.eu LUcan Fairy WOOD OPEN It was with great pleasure that I attended the opening of Lucan’s own Fairy Wood. I first CLLR VICKI CASSERLY CLLR WILLIAM LAVELLE proposed this to the Council before my election in February 2014, with the help of Minister Tel: 085 831 7982 Tel: 087 410 7885 Frances Fitzgerald. Situated in Lucan Demense, the Fairy Wood is a collaboration between the Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Irish Fairy Door company and SDCC. Set over 2.5 km, it is a cost free magical space for both young and old. There is lots to see and do in the wood, for more information on it visit www. theirishfairydoorcompany.com This fantastic amenity gives young families a great place to go and explore. I will continue to To finish my first year in Local Politics, we welcomed our latest addition to our Family Tom who has already graced the chambers Johnsbridge Avenue, Lucan, Dublin VickicasserlyLucan support the development of amenities and facilities for all ages as your local Councillor. embarking on an early political career 085 831 7982 [email protected] @vickicasserly Cllr. VICKI CASSERLY Working for you locally News Health, Disability AND InclUSION SPORTS Letter The advancement of services and supports across the health and disability sector was my motive for running for Council. As an elected representative I have been involved in a number of initiatives to further these areas in Lucan. Changing Places NEW DEVelopment Plan for SOUTH InitiatiVE DUBLIN As a member of Inclusion Ireland’s working As part of the drafting of the new Development Plan for group, I am promoting the ‘Changing Places’ South Dublin, I got significant motions included to help initiative. This will provide facilities such make Lucan more accessible. Under my draft proposals, as accessible public bathrooms that are the Council would have to increase the amount of equipped with a hoist and bench. This will universally accessible play equipment in our playgrounds. give dignity to persons with disabilities and This would mean that children with disabilities would have Civic Reception for Local Sporting Heros in greater opportunities to fully participate in our more than one play option when visiting local parks. I also recognition of sporting achievements. Pictured with Minister Simon Harris and Cormac community. I recently met with my Fine Gael got the ’Changing Places’ initiative included which will Cahill of Inclusion Ireland following positive colleague, Minister Simon Harris TD, and the ensure facilities in future developments will be accessible EQUality FOR ALL ATHLETES! meetings regarding Changing Places Initiative. OPW to develop this initiative nationall to all abilities. My first motion as a Fine Gael Councillor was to ensure that all athletes, across the board, are given equal recognition ASPEN COUnselling for their sporting endeavours. On this occasion, a civic Last December I supported Aspen reception was held to honour local athletes from Special Counselling’s Fundraising Dinner. They Olympics, Cerebral Palsy Paralympics and the Irish successfully raised vital funds in order to Fortunate to have supported the FAI & SDCC Football for All Camps for a number of years. Making sport inclusive for children with disabilities within our community. Women’s Rugby Team. I look forward to future inclusive provide low cost counselling services to sporting awards for all our athletes. the Lucan area. We had great support from my Fine Gael colleagues, Minister Frances NO Limits for Enable Ireland Fitzgerald, Cllr William Lavelle and Cllr I took part in Enable Ireland’s ‘No Limits’ Gym Challenge with Cllr Kenneth Egan. I know first- Kenneth Egan. hand the benefit of services like Enable Ireland and how individuals in our community value their I had the delightful opportunity to work with Enable Ireland and Localise to assist in promoting equality&inclusion in our support. I am always keen to support these events as best I can. community, finished off with a wonderful fundraiser. Localise It was great to work with the Localise Youth Group on an action project with Enable Ireland. It is great to have Fine Gael National Conference Mayo, with Cllr teenagers coming up with ways to increase awareness Working with Aspen Counselling Promoting Kenneth Egan, Cllr Emer Higgins and Minister and understanding of disabilities. If you are a member of a Positive Mental Health. Frances Fitzgerald. Youth Group and want to get involved, let me know! Leading the Pack with the Enable Ireland Gym Challenge with Breast Cancer Cllr Kenneth Egan. I joined Minister Frances Fitzgerald on her ‘pink walk’ for Breast Cancer awareness in Palmerstown. All proceeds went to Lucan’s Marie Keating Foundation. I’ll continue to support health campaigns in future. More SNAs! Government has announced Will Garbutt, Cllr Vicki Casserly,Director of Services SDCC Billy Coleman, Alison Silke and Glenn Dowd. extra SNAs. 55% will go LUcan Sports HUB- Campaigning with Minister Fitzgerald and Cllr Kenneth towards supporting students As a sports fan, I joined up with Will Garbutt and Glen Dowd to create a new interactive space Egan for Yes Equality. in mainstream classes. for local sports fans called Lucan Sports Hub. With the support of the Council, the Sports Hub LUcan Says YES to EQUality aims to provide a forum for fostering inter-club relationships and promoting the 70 plus fantastic sports clubs on offer in Lucan. It was lovely to meet some of you on the campaign trail Delighted to be part of Minister Frances Fitzgerald Big for the marriage equality referendum. Lucan voted a Pink Walk in Palmerstown with Linda Keating of the Marie To get more information on sports available in the area as well as upcoming fixtures and events, Honoured to have been Carer Ambassador for the National resounding yes and it was a privilege to be a part of history. Keating Foundation. [email protected] or on tweet @LucanSportsHub Care and Mobility Show. Hillcrest Drive, Lucan, Dublin VickicasserlyLucan 085 831 7982 [email protected] @vickicasserly.