Mr. Shane Tiernan Director of Services introduced the Boyle Municipal District Draft Road Works Programme for discussion.  Mr. Michael Conlon, Boyle Municipal District Co-Ordinator circulated maps identifying the locations of works proposed under the Roads Programme 2020 including costings for each project.  The Councillors commended Mr. Michael Conlon and his roads programme team for their excellent presentation in respect of the Roads Programme.  The mapping is clear and precise.

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr Byrne

SECONDED by Cllr Crosby

It was AGREED to adopt the Road Works Programme 2020 as presented.

Mr. Shane Tiernan, Director of Services, thanked the roads staff for preparing the Roads programme.  He thanked the elected members for allowing the programme to commence at a time when Covid restrictions are presenting challenges.  Mr. Shane Tiernan, Director of Services, hopes some construction work will commence in May.  He added that a safety plan was being prepared to facilitate a return to work which will comply with safety requirements.

Cllr Crosby queried why some roads in the Strokestown area in need of repair had not been included in the programme.  Mr. Michael Conlon replied to his query stating work would be prioritised based on the condition of the road.

Cllr Byrne thanked Mr. Michael Conlon for work which was completed on the road between Elphin and Carrick On Shannon and queried the possibility of further work being undertaken on a dangerous dip in the road in the same area.  Cllr Byrne noted that the proposed work for the duration of the roads programme seemed to be fairly distributed throughout the municipal district.

Cllr Cummins queried whether roads which are currently not designated as Regional Roads but have the same volume of traffic as Regional roads could have the same macadam finish as Regional roads when they are being resurfaced.

Cllr Murphy noted that finances will not stretch to cover work on all roads but that it is important for Councillors to bring to the Councils attention to any roads in need of repair.  Cllr Joe Murphy noted that a road near Ballyhubert needed attention