Funding for provision of Wifi

Mr Shane Tiernan referring to his announcement of funding of €15,000 for the provision of free wifi in Boyle at the previous meeting, informed members that additional funding had been granted for the provision of free wifi in 3 more towns in the County.

Boyle Town Clock.

Councillor John Cummins thanked Mr Michael Conlon and staff for the repair and restoration work which had been carried out on the Clock and the Clock Tower.

Funding for N5 Tulsk and N61

Councillor Valerie Byrne, referring to her previous representations seeking funding for improvement works West and North of Tulsk, requested an update on funding. Mr Michael Conlon stated that Transport Infrastructure Ireland was not providing funding this year for the locations mentioned, but had provided funding for improvement works on the N4 at Hughestown between Boyle and Carrick on Shannon. He suggested that funding may be available in 2020.

Road Works Programme 2019

Councillor Rachel Doherty complimented the Boyle MD staff on the volume of work carried out to date on the Road Works Programme for 2019 and lauded the fact that so many rural Local Roads were getting much needed attention.

Local Election May 24^th 2019

Members were unanimous in their good wishes to Councillor Rachel Doherty who was not contesting the forthcoming Local Elections on May 24^th.  Members thanked outgoing Councillor Doherty for her dedicated service to Boyle and Roscommon during her years as a Public Representative and lauded her talent, ability and genuine interest in working for the betterment of her constituents at all times.

Councillor Doherty thanked the members for their kind accolades and wished them well in the Elections on May 24^th.